Uruguay's fat cattle market is firm and on the rise

With “distortion in operations due to union measures affecting slaughter levels,” the market for fattened cattle in the country remained “firm,” said the Livestock Consignees Association (ACG) in its traditional weekly meeting. The price of special fattened export steer rose to US$ 2.22 (+2 cents), and beef to US$ 4.10 (+2 cents). Fattened cows rose to US$ 1.92 (+2 cents); beef to US$ 3.88 (+2 cents). Fattened heifers rose to US$ 2.18 (+2 cents); beef to US$ 3.96 (+1 cent). In the case of sheep, prices rose in the categories of lambs, capons and sheep; in suckling lambs and lambs, prices remained unchanged. The consignees' comment: “Stable market. The preference for light categories continues.” Suckling lamb remains at US$ 4.16; and lamb at US$ 4.15. Sheep rose one cent, to US$ 4.15. Capon climbed 2 cents to US$ 3.45. Sheep rose 2 cents, remaining at US$ 3.57. In the replacement, the ACG commentary maintains that the market is firm and in demand.” Calf, US$ 2.68 (+1 cent). Veal, ...