Cattle futures gained some traction on Monday with short covering and a focus on expected strength for holiday beef buying.
Live Cattle futures closed an average $1.16 higher (95¢ to $1.60 higher).
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.00 higher.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was $1.42 lower Monday afternoon at $209.57/cwt. Select was 57¢ lower at $187.28.
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