 Higher cash this week fueled the rally. The June live cattle contract would go off the board on Friday, by the way. Cash prices for this week have not yet been determined. Feedlots holding for higher prices as they feel they maintain the upper hand. Beef demand hasn't declined seasonally, but seems to have increased even at the higher prices. Box beef were lower Wednesday. Choice down 54 cents. Select down 240. Feeder cattle moved higher along with the live cattle. The continued strength of cash cattle and tighter cattle numbers keep feeder prices higher at auctions today.