The average value of slaughtered cattle in Mercosur countries continues to rise, with the Mercosur Faxcarne Index of the Steer increasing by 5 cents to US$ 3.76 per kilo carcass, a 30% increase since the second semester. Brazil is leading the trend, with fatted boi in the main exporting states rising to US$ 3.64 per kilo carcass, a 51% increase since mid-year. In Argentina, the price of export steer saw a slight decrease, dropping to US$ 4.05 per kilo carcass in Argentine pesos. Meanwhile, prices in Uruguay and Paraguay are also increasing.