The cattle channels continued with the downward trend, but more contained, even several markets recorded repetitions after the declines of the last few weeks. The demand, in general, is scarce, facing a supply of animals in livestock farms that is also limited, keeping the market in balance. Domestic consumption continues without much momentum, especially in households; on the other hand, the restaurant sector remains strong, according to industry sources. The halt in the export of live animals that has been recorded since October is now joined by the usual slowdown of Arab countries after Ramadan. Additionally, there are problems with the export of meat to Algeria due to halal certification. In any case, the prices of males, for example, at the Ebro Market, are 9.3% higher than a year ago and females 12.4% higher; maintaining historic maximum levels. In the rest of European countries, prices also fell (-8.69% euros weekly average), except Poland and Portugal which rose (+4.22 and ...