Firm slaughter cattle prices

Slaughter cattle prices held firm last week. Industry sources quoted US$ 4.10/kg carcass weight for ordinary grassfed steers, with deals up to US$ 4.30/kg for grain finished animals. Fat cows quote around US$ 3.85 3.90/kg.

Rainfall and the start of the second FMD vaccination round for replacement animals continue to tighten slaughter supply.