Direct cash cattle trade is off to a sluggish start following the light to moderate business that took place on Wednesday.  Deals in the North had a wide range – from $193 to $198, mostly $198, which is $1 lower than last week’s weighted average basis in Nebraska.  Live deals in the South were at $123 to $124, generally steady with the prior week’s business.  While the bulk of the week’s trade has likely wrapped up, there could be some cleanup trade take place today or tomorrow. 

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