 Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet again Tuesday. Bits and asking prices didn't surface with this midweek 4th of July holiday. It's uncertain if the bulk of the week's business will take place before it or hold out until sometime on Friday. Box beef closed higher on good demand for moderate offerings. Choice up $1.21 at $3.39. Select closed 7 cents higher at $3.0648. Estimated cattle slaughter was 118,000 head, down 3,000 on the week.