A Paraguayan market intermediary reported that slaughter activity remains firm despite the start of the vaccination campaign, with prices resisting downward pressure from the industry. List prices for standard steers stand at US$/kg 4.65, while cows are trading around US$ 4.30–4.40. According to the source, processors attempted last week to “shake the tree” to push prices lower, but without success. “They tried to pay less, made some noise, but couldn’t make it stick,” he summarized. Market conditions did not support that strategy, and supply did not respond with heavy selling. Daily slaughter continues at around 8,000 to 9,000 head, reflecting sustained activity.
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