US live cattle futures hit a four-week high on 9 November and feeder cattle reached their highest in over five weeks after reports of a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer said its vaccine was over 90 percent effective in a large trial, lifting broader markets.
Traders also awaited a USDA supply and demand report.
Vaccine-driven optimism about economic recovery and beef demand lifted cattle prices, while expected USDA cuts to corn and soy estimates point to firmer feed costs for feedlots.
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