
Irish beef factory quotes held steady this week after prime cattle offers were cut the previous week. Processors reported plentiful overage cattle but strong interest in in-spec prime heifers and steers for Christmas orders, with some outlets offering breed bonuses.
Cow prices also steadied, and specialist buyers offered up to €7.00/kg for top-choice bulls.
Stable quotes and seasonal demand for specification cattle provide support to Irish cattle prices, even as plentiful overage animals limit broader supply pressure. The market implication is modestly supportive for cattle values, especially for in-spec animals.
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