Live Cattle futures pushed to close cash gap.

Live Cattle futures were up, pushing to close the gap with the cash market after rallying $10 from a lower opening. The market is attentive to the Secretary's consideration of opening the border with Mexico for cattle imports. December Live Cattle futures rose $7.12 to $228.47. Feeder Cattle futures were limit up in all contracts through October of next year, rebounding significantly from a sharp two-week decline. January Feeder Cattle futures were up $9.25 to $33.565. Expanded limits of $13.75 are expected tomorrow for Feeder Cattle futures. Lean Hog futures also surged as bargain hunters stepped in, driven by an oversold market and anticipated consumer demand for more affordable protein heading into the holiday season. December Lean Hog futures were up $3.75 to $83.15.