Direct cattle markets are quiet, but packer inquiry is improving. Bids are $176 on the live basis in Kansas and Texas and $276 to $278 dressed in Nebraska, with asking prices around $178 to $180 live and $280+ dressed. There has been some very light trade this week, not enough to establish a trend. Tuesday’s activity was at $176 live in Kansas and $175 live and $275 dressed in Iowa, while Wednesday’s business was at $176 live in Kansas and $275 dressed in Nebraska.

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