The Global Livestock Report

Ana Laura DeLeon, a halal-rite expert, explains why Uruguay has a strategic opportunity to position its beef and other agri-food products in a high-value segment,

The plant, operated by Swift Beef Company, will close on February 2, resulting in the loss of 374 jobs, according to a notice filed with the California Employment Development Department.

In March, China temporarily suspended beef imports from three Brazilian plants after finding prohibited substances

IBGE data for the third quarter of 2025 show that Brazil’s beef slaughter remains highly concentrated by region, reinforcing the structural dominance of the Center-West, which accounted for 36.6% of total slaughter. The North (24.1%) and Southeast (21.3%) followed, while the South (9.1%) and Northeast (8.9%) had smaller shares.

Slaughter cattle prices firmed toward the end of last week, with deals reaching US$ 4.20 per kg carcass weight for standard males. One processor reported having purchased grassfed finished steers at US$ 4.15 during the week and cows at US$ 3.80.

Export cattle prices increased once more: high-quality fat steers, British-breed or British-cross, rose Ar$ 200 per kilo, reaching Ar$ 7,500–7,800 per kilo carcass weight, while zebu-cross steers climbed to Ar$ 7,200–7,500.