Direct cash cattle trade activity has been relatively quiet early in the day following Wednesday’s very light round of business.  Deals in the North were at mostly $275, which is $2 higher than the previous week’s weighted averages.  There were some deals marked at $278, which is $5 higher than the previous week’s business.  The South was quiet.  Asking prices are around $175-plus live in the South and $276-plus dressed in the North.  Look for more business to develop before the end of the week.

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