Live cattle futures were 52.5 cents higher, with nearby Feb up 62 cents ahead of Wednesday’s expiration. Feeder cattle futures were up $1 in most contracts. The CME feeder cattle index was down 54 cents on Tuesday at $147.76. Wholesale boxed beef values were higher on Tuesday afternoon. Choice boxes were up $1 at $220.52, with Select boxes 7 cents higher at $214.79.