USDA regional auction reports for Monday, November 2, described mostly lower feeder-cattle prices, with several classes down $10–20 and some lighter-quality calves down as much as $30. Demand was generally moderate or weaker, while slaughter cows and bulls also traded lower in one reported market.
Weaker auction prices and moderate demand indicate softer feeder-cattle buying conditions, putting downward pressure on feeder values. The reports are regional and do not establish a broader supply shock.
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