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Live cattle futures climbed to new highs during the week, with August closing near $194.17. Feedlots held out for higher cash bids, with cash steers trading $196-200 and the market at an all-time high cash level.
Strong cash prices and tight slaughter supplies support fed cattle values, while futures catching up to cash could keep feeder cattle prices firm.
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