# Shortage of beef cattle is fuelling finished prices to record levels

> Scottish beef prices reached record levels, with AHDB averages for steers and heifers above 502p/kg deadweight. Industry insiders say a national and worldwide cattle shortage could push values toward 550p/kg within weeks.

- Date: 2023-04-20 · published 2023-04-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region UK · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/36349-shortage-of-beef-cattle-is-fuelling-finished-prices-to-record-levels
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Tight cattle supply is driving UK finished beef prices higher, which supports cattle values and keeps demand for feed and store cattle strong.

## Sources

- thescottishfarmer.co.uk: https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/business_sales/cattle_sales/23467312.shortage-beef-cattle-fuelling-finished-prices-record-levels/

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