Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed and feeders were modestly higher, getting ready for the week’s direct business. February live was down $.07 at $157.80 and April was $.05 lower at $161.77. January feeders were up $.37 at $183.47 and March was $.80 higher at $186.20.

Direct cash cattle markets generally remained at a standstill. There was light trade at $157 to $158 live and $248 dressed, but not enough to establish a trend.

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