Cattle futures found some relief on Friday from oversold conditions and short covering.
Live Cattle futures closed an average of 48¢ higher (20¢ to 92¢ higher).
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of 73¢ higher (10¢ to $1.27 higher).
Wholesale beef values weakened on Friday on light to moderate demand.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 84¢ lower on Friday afternoon at $208.23/cwt. Select was $1.31 lower at $201.64. Rib and Chuck cuts sold mostly steady, while loin cuts sold steady to weak. Beef trimmings traded weak to lower on moderate demand.
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