CME live cattle futures were mixed, with February live down $0.07 to $156.82 and feeders lower on higher corn prices. Cash cattle trade was at a standstill, with asking prices reported at $158 live in the south.
Choice boxed beef gained $8.09 to $280.04 and the estimated weekly slaughter was 128,000 head.
Higher corn prices pressured feeder cattle, while firm boxed beef and steady slaughter support live cattle values.
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