On February 14, 2023, the article reported stable pricing for livestock due to most slaughterhouses waiting for the market to stabilize before making purchases. The recent IBGE data showed a 5.2% decrease in the number of bovines slaughtered in Brazil's fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the previous quarter, but a 6.9% increase from the same period in 2021. The wholesale market for bone meat saw positive adjustments, especially for castrated bulls and calves, with stable or potentially slightly lower prices expected in the near future, considering the upcoming Carnaval holiday.