 However, one factor that may be a big headwind for the cattle markets this week is the fact that Packers purchased a significant amount of cattle for that negotiated cash cattle markets and put quite a few of them on the deferred delivery, leaving them less aggressive this week. Nonetheless, after yesterday's little bit of softer prices on the feeder cattle market, they're starting with some triple-digit gains with the August beaters up $1.25 at $2.54.