Quotes for bullocks and heifers will start off 2021 where they left off at the end of 2020.

Next week’s quotes are at €3.70/kg for bullocks and €3.75/kg for heifers, while €3.80/kg is available to larger finishers and regular suppliers.

Widespread lockdown in the UK will affect manufacturing beef demand but retail sales will likely increase, as was seen in the previous highest level lockdown. Sterling stabilising at 90p-€1 will also improve Irish exporter’s strength moving product to the UK.