Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow to develop. Some bids have been renewed at $177 to $178 live and $280 dressed. Asking prices are firm at $172-plus live in the South and $282-plus dressed in the North. Look for more business to develop as the day progresses. There was some scattered, light trade reported on Wednesday with live deals marked at $176 in the South and $275 to $280 dressed in the North.
