Positive tone for slaughter cattle prices

The downward trend in slaughter cattle prices that prevailed through the end of September has reversed, and the market now shows a firmer tone with slight price improvements across most major cattle-producing regions compared with the previous week. The average price for the finished male (boi gordo) rose R$ 2.8 to R$/@ 293.3, according to state data from consultancy Scot, net of the Funrural tax and with 30 days for payment.