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Live cattle closed higher on December 1, with February live cattle up $0.70 to $138.60 and January feeder cattle up $0.97 to $165.82. Boxed beef fell, Choice closing $1.46 lower, and cash trade remained at a standoff with bids at $138 live.
Firm feeder and live cattle futures reflect tight supplies, while softer boxed beef suggests limited packer margin room for further gains.
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