Direct cash cattle markets are quiet. It looks like widespread business is wrapped up for the week after light to moderate trade Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Most of the week’s activity on the live basis in the south was at $136, about $.50 to $1 lower than the previous week, with dressed business in the north mainly at $227, down $2. Some cleanup trade is still possible, with asking prices at $138+ live and $228+ dressed.
