CHICAGO, April 26 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rose on Wednesday, supported by weakness in corn prices that boosted expectations for lower feeding costs, traders said.
Hog futures rallied on strength in the cash markets.
CME's most-active June live cattle contract gained 0.55 cent to 164.575 cents, rising above its 10-day moving average. The front month April live cattle contract rose 0.225 cent to 174.525 cents per pound.
CME April feeder cattle ended up 0.6 cent at 202.675 cents per pound. Most-active August feeder cattle gained 1.45 cents to 230.95 cents.
The August, September and October feeder cattle contracts all hit new highs during the session.
CME May lean hogs rose 1.4 cents to 78.275 cents per pound. June lean hogs rose 3.225 cents to 90.275 cents per pound.
The June hogs contract rose above its 20-day and 30-day moving averages, closing just below its session peak of 90.375, which was the highest for the contract since April 4. (Reporting by Mark Weinraub; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
