Direct cash cattle trade is off to its typically quiet start to the week. Buyers and sellers are busy taking inventory. Bids and asking prices are not yet established and it’s likely significant trade volume will be delayed until at least midweek or later. The majority of last week’s business took place on Wednesday and Thursday. Southern live deals ranged from $106 to $109, mostly at $108, roughly $.50 lower than the prior week’s weighted averages.
