GB deadweight cattle prices have been increasing steadily since September, with the all-prime cattle price averaging 440.2p/kg in the 4 weeks ending 29 October, a 0.7% increase from the previous period. Prices for heifers and steers strengthened, while young bulls saw a softening of price. The estimated GB prime cattle kill rose by 3.8% to 125,400 head, but throughputs are still below the 5-year average. Cull cow prices have continued to decline, averaging 341.4p/kg in the same period, down 0.9% from the previous 4 weeks. Cull cow slaughter increased by 11.3% to 55,300 head, with throughputs peaking at 14,100 head in the fourth week. Year to date, throughput is estimated to total 445,400 head, 1.2% up on last year but 2.9% below the 5-year average.