# Fall prospects for feeder cattle - Canadian Cattlemen

> Jerry Klassen reviews the feeder cattle market, which had been bearish in winter before trading sharply higher since early April. He explains that cash cattle had traded above futures, prompting aggressive feedlot marketings. He argues the market must be traded looking forward and outlines expectations for fall 2017.

- Date: 2017-06-14 · published 2017-06-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/70668-fall-prospects-for-feeder-cattle-canadian-cattlemen
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

A sharp spring feeder rally followed by expected seasonal softness affects feeder cattle buying costs and fall placement decisions. The outlook is largely neutral and depends on fed cattle supply.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- canadiancattlemen.ca: https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/market-talk/fall-prospects-for-feeder-cattle/

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