A scattered, light round of direct cash cattle business is underway in the South.  Live deals are $1 higher than last week’s weighted averages at $187.  Some bids have surfaced in other areas at $300 to $302.  But those bids are still well below the current asking prices of $188 to $190 live in the South and $305 dressed in the North.  While business is underway, it could be late in the day on Friday before any significant volume of trade develops.

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