Cattle: price increases take a breather

The cattle markets are taking a breather this week and repeating prices for both males and females. Sources from the Ebro Market indicate that the scarcity of animal supply remains the predominant note in the market. There are few animals in the field and replenishment is expensive. As a result of the continuous price increase recorded over the past year due to the low supply, the quotation levels have reached historical highs, causing domestic demand to recede. At the moment, the situation has not changed much; there is very little supply of animals for slaughter and high demand in the market, and therefore, prices are appreciating, sources from the Binéfar Market point out. Sales in the national market, specifically in supermarkets and butcher shops, are slow, there is some selling but less, and what is working well is the restaurant sector. At present, there is not much supply of animals for slaughter, there is no meat and therefore prices are appreciating, with significant ...