Uruguay: The price of special fat steer for export was strengthened and exceeded four dollars

In week 34, from August 18 to 24, the cattle price increase was consolidated, according to the Livestock Consigners Association (ACG), exceeding four dollars. The comments of the cattle consigners highlighted the “pretentious position of the offer and decreased in quantity, affecting the slaughter volume. Firm market.” The values reflect what was said by the ACG. The fatted, export, special, live steer rose to US$ 2.20 (+1 cent); and the beef price climbed 5 cents to US$ 4.05. The special fat cow, for beef, was located at US$ 1.87 (+1 cent); for beef, US$ 3.83 (+5 cents). The special fat heifer on the hoof US$ 2.18 (unchanged); US$ 3.95 (+5 cents) for meat. The average values indicated by the ACG are the following: fat steer on the hoof US$ 2.09 (+1 cent); US$ 3.98 (+3 cents) for meat. Fat cow on the hoof, US$ 1.74 (+1 cent); US$ 3.75 (+3 cents) for meat. Fat heifer on the hoof, remained at US$ 2.13; US$ 3.91 (+4 cents) for meat. SHEEP. For sheep, the brief commentary indicates a ...