The packers’ attempts to slow the fed cattle market continue as weekly slaughter numbers for last week came in at 618,000 head, down 9,000 as compared to the week before, and 33,000 head fewer than the same week last year. Feeders held firm on prices the week before and carried over cattle from show lists into last week. From what I understand, there was a trade early in the week last week at 4 and feeders all over the country decided to hold firm on their asking prices. This resulted in fed cattle trading at 4 live and 0 to...

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