February Live Cattle futures rallied $3.15 to settle at 227.15, securing a weekly gain of $9.30 as December options expired. January Feeder Cattle futures also saw significant upside, adding $15.07 on the week, while February Lean Hog futures posted a second consecutive weekly gain. In the cash market, bids in the South reached 225-226, supporting prices despite slightly softer boxed beef values and lower week-to-date slaughter numbers compared to last year.