The number of deals completed between factories and producers in the last week is at a very low level. Some industry projections estimate that this week’s kill will fall below the initial estimates of 12,000 to 14,000 head, with processing activity looking like it will reduce in some plants which are not restricted in accepting cattle for slaughter. There is no change in price with more producers with cattle at risk of going overage looking to get stock killed.

Steers are trading at a base of €3.45/kg to €3.50/kg with heifers trading on average on a base of €3.55/kg.