Cattle futures meandered to a lower close in mostly sideways trade on Monday with traders apparently awaiting further direction from the cash market.
After $1.10 lower in spot Oct., Live Cattle futures closed 15¢ to 47¢ lower, except for 10¢ and 27¢ higher at the back.
Other than 5¢ lower in spot Oct., Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 50¢ lower.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 59¢ higher Monday afternoon at $198.81/cwt. Select was 52¢ higher at $190.57.
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