The average price of steers in the Mercosur region increased by 3 cents to a high since May, reaching US$3.05 per kilo carcass. Despite an increase in Brazil's fat boi prices, the average value in its main exporting states remained stable at US$2.51 per kilo. Paraguay saw a price drop to US$3.10 per kilo carcass of males to slaughter. In Argentina, prices rose Ar$ 100 for the fourth week in a row, with the exchange rate also appreciating 0.7%. Uruguay's special steers supply is limited and their price remains at US$ 3.95 per kilo carcass.