Widespread rain in the Chaco region and delays in foot-and-mouth vaccination have noticeably curbed supply. “The packers are chasing after cattle,” an intermediary noted. This week, common steers were paid around US$3.90 per kilo carcass weight, while cows were at US$3.60. For larger-volume transactions, sales have already reached US$4.00 for steers, while feedlot operations get a premium of 3–5% above listed prices.
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