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February live cattle futures closed up $2.07 in the week ending January 5, recovering to $170.57 from a December low of $162.40. Cash cattle showed small gains for a third straight week, though a sharp drop in choice boxed beef was noted.
A rebound in live cattle prices from December lows supports feedlot margins and feed buying, though the weaker boxed beef trade limits upside.
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