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Live cattle futures fell over a dollar, with October down $1.25 to $124.80 and December down $1.27. The Choice boxed beef cutout dropped $1.50 as light trade and concern over beef prices after the holiday weighed on the market.
Falling futures and boxed beef values signal weaker cattle prices ahead, with packer margins strong and traders expecting further pressure in September.
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