Live cattle futures were higher, supported by the strength in hogs, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business. October was up $.40 at $105.10 and December was $.27 higher at $109.42.
Feeder cattle were also supported by the higher move in hogs. September was $.77 higher at $139.17 and October was up $1.35 at $139.60.
By Thursday afternoon most cash cattle business was quiet with buyers and sellers refusing to blink.
