 and get some positive momentum built so at least we could see a recovery bounce coming. That was Naomi Bloom with Total Farm Marketing. Here's Andy Peterson with more livestock news. Off into the beef trade we go, Mark. Daily estimated slaughter total numbers 118,000. Had that 6,000 more than a week ago and 1,000 less than a year ago. Boxes are mixed here at midday with the spread narrowing. 47 loads of choice cuts selling down 57 cents, $3.2145.