Direct cash cattle trade activity is relatively quiet following the light, scattered business that took place on Wednesday.  Deals had a wide range, with business in the North anywhere from $181 to $188 live and $287 to $300 dressed.  Today, bids have surfaced in the South at $178.  Asking prices are at $186 live in the South, while still under wraps in the North.  With such a wide spread between bids and asking prices, significant trade volume could be headed into a standoff.   

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