It’s another very slow start to the day for direct cash cattle trade activity.  Bids have been slow to surface.  Asking prices for cattle left on showlists are around $134 live in the South and $208 plus dressed in the North.  It’s likely the bulk of business has wrapped up for the week, but some cleanup trade could take place yet today. 

Boxed beef was higher at midday with good demand for light offerings.  Choice is $.04 higher at $285.18 and Select is $2.08 higher at $269.37.

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