The cow trade has seen a weakening of prices, in particular for lighter store types, with many thin continental cows moving at €1.30/kg to €1.50/kg.

Forward stores cows are a little easier also with prices ranging from €1.50/kg to €1.65/kg.

There are fewer factory-fit cows selling for close to €1.90/kg, with €1.75/kg to €1.85/kg taking out most of the better-quality heavy cows.