Direct cash cattle trade is off to a quiet start following Wednesday’s light to moderate business.  Deals in the North were at $165 to $167 dressed, $3 to $5 lower than last week’s weighted average basis in Nebraska.  There were also some live deals noted at $105.  The South was quiet.  Asking prices are around $109 to $110 live in the South and $169 plus dressed in the North.  More business is expected to develop as the day progresses. 

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