At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by the broader markets and the higher boxed beef prices during the session.  December live cattle closed $3.17 higher at $111.92 and February live cattle closed $2.92 higher at $115.07.  November feeder cattle closed $3.92 higher at $141.62 and January feeder cattle closed $4.80 higher at $140.72. 

Direct cash cattle trade activity started the week quietly.  Showlists this appear to be lower across all feeding areas. 

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