Direct cash cattle trade is off to a slow following Monday’s light, scattered trade in the South.  Deals were at $106 live, $2 lower than the prior week’s weighted averages.  There were also some scattered deals in parts of the North at $165 to $166, which is $2.50 to $3.50 lower than last week’s weighted averages basis in Nebraska.  Asking prices today are around $108 live in the South, while the North remains quiet.  Bids in the South are at $106 live and in the North at $166 dressed. 

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