Since the BSE case was announced, some industries have resumed purchases to supply the domestic market, but price offers are lower than before. Despite the case, livestock prices in São Paulo's livestock markets have remained stable. However, cow and heifer prices have fallen R$1.00/@ and R$5.00/@ respectively in a day-to-day comparison. The market pressure has caused a drop of R$5.00/@ for the arroba of the ox, cow, and heifer in the Southeast. The preference is for females as they are being purchased for domestic consumption.