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Profit margins for cattle sold for slaughter last week declined $55 per head, according to the Sterling Profit Tracker.

Cattle feeding margins declined by $80 per head last week as cash prices slumped $1 to $2 per cwt.

Cattle feeding margins improved $16 per head last week as cash prices inched higher less than $1 per cwt.

Cattle feeding margins improved $43 per head last week as cash prices gained nearly $2 per cwt.

Cattle feeding margins are rapidly declining as cash cattle prices retreat from spring highs

The increase in margins was the third consecutive weekly gain, leaving average profits above $230 per head.

After two weeks of losses, cattle feeding margins are back in the black.

Cattle feeders began the New Year with black ink on their closeouts, but profits were minimal

The pain eased somewhat for cattle feeders last week, but losses remain more than $170 per head.

It was another ugly week for cattle feeders.