Bovine: Dermatosis hinders price increases

In the market for beef cattle, prices remained largely unchanged, but there were some increases, such as in the Ebro Livestock Market, where quotations for males are up to 23.90% higher than a year ago, maintaining historic highs. The supply of animals is increasingly limited, making it difficult to meet orders, replenishment is challenging, and it is not easy to find animals with the desired weight. Domestic consumption is also declining, with meat prices continuing to rise, but external demand remains strong, with continued purchases and good prices being paid, according to sources from this market. Dermatosis has halted the upward trend, according to industry sources. However, demand from Algeria remains present, with varying quantities, while European markets continue to demand beef. However, they add, there is uncertainty among all market members (producers and slaughterhouses) due to nodular dermatosis. Reported outbreaks have risen to 17 so far. Therefore, in the case of ...