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CME live cattle futures fell on May 16 as follow-through selling pushed several contracts below support, with June down $0.55 to $121.90. Feeder cattle also fell, with May down $1.57 to $140.95.
Breaking below technical support and uncertain demand point to further downside in cattle futures in the near term. Lower cattle values can reduce feedlot placements and feed demand.
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