Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a quiet start for the holiday-shortened week.  Bids and asking prices are not yet established.  If this week follows the recent trend, look for another week of light to moderate business just about every day.  Last week Northern dressed deals ranged from $152 to $155 and Southern live business ranged from $93 to $97.  The weighted average last week in Kansas was $100.87; it was $100.30 (live) and $160.48 (dressed) in Nebraska; the weighted average for Texas was $100.98; Iowa’s weighted average of $101.09 (live) and $161.07 (dressed).

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