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Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged in the week ending Sept. 13.
The April 2026 live cattle futures fell $10 from contract highs to $233, eroding profitability in deferred feedlot positions while nearby margins stayed favorable.
Weakness in deferred live cattle futures reduces feedlot margins for later placements, which can cool forward demand for feeder cattle.
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