### Question
How is the "packer-owned cattle" defined?


### Answer
The term **packer-owned cattle** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1635d* as follows -

> cattle that a packer owns for at least 14 days immediately before slaughter

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part B-Cattle Reporting**

