Prices held at the previous week’s levels

Prices for export cattle remained at the levels reached the previous week. Higher-quality steers, crossbred with British breeds, continued to trade in a range of Ar$ 7,900-8,200 per kg carcass weight, while zebu-cross steers were quoted at Ar$ 7,600-7,900 per kg.

Cow prices also remained stable. Better-quality cows were around Ar$ 6,500-6,900 per kg carcass weight, while “China cows,” used for canning and manufacturing, continued in a range of Ar$ 5,000-5,800 per kg.