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US beef prices are rising while slaughter remains at record highs, according to an MLA report citing USDA data. The US cattle herd fell 3% to 89.3 million head in January, and drought recovery in the southern and southwestern US is expected to limit supply further.
A declining herd and expected lower slaughter point to tighter cattle supplies, supporting cattle prices and reducing feedlot throughput.
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