Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mostly higher and feeders were up, preparing for this week’s direct cash cattle business. April live was down $.22 at $187.32 and June was up $.12 at $182.95. March feeders were $.35 higher at $251.37 and April was up $1.80 at $255.35.
Cash cattle country was very quiet on Monday. Bids and asking prices were not established. Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until Wednesday or later.