Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures ended lower on Thursday in a technical and profit-taking setback after rising to five-month highs on firm cash cattle prices, traders said.

Larger players aggressively securing lightweight calves on expectations of low yearling supplies
CME live cattle futures also declined in range-bound trade
CME cattle futures advance
Major grazing regions of Western Canada receive more than double of normal precipitation in last month
Cattle futures declined in a retreat from rallies on Friday
Pork cutout prices firmed, particularly for bellies