# Fed cattle prices surge while slaughter slows

> Negotiated fed cattle traded at $235 to $236 in the South and $245 to $247 in the North in the week prior, up $3 to $4. The choice boxed beef cutout fell for a fifth straight week to $363.69, and beef 50s trim dropped over 30% in two weeks. A new 50% U.S. levy on Brazil was noted as a factor for frozen 90s trim.

- Date: 2025-08-05 · published 2025-08-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/12281-fed-cattle-prices-surge-while-slaughter-slows
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Tighter slaughter and higher packer bids support live cattle prices, but falling cutout values limit packer margins. The Brazil tariff could support domestic lean trim prices and beef demand.

## Read by commodity

- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- beefmagazine.com: https://www.beefmagazine.com/market-news/fed-cattle-prices-surge-while-slaughter-slows

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