Firmer wholesale beef values helped Cattle futures close mostly higher on Tuesday, after follow-through pressure early in the session.
Live Cattle futures closed an average of 72¢ lower through the front three contracts and then unchanged to 50¢ higher.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 41¢ higher.
Boxed beef cutout values were steady to firm on fairly good demand and moderate offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 40¢ higher Tuesday afternoon at $207.32/cwt. Select was 23¢ lower at $198.39.
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