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Store cattle price inflation remains above the deadweight market

Store cattle prices are still standing more than 40% higher year-on-year in certain categories, with ‘impressive momentum' throughout 2024 and 2025

Alex Black
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Store cattle price inflation remains above the deadweight market

Average prices paid for 18-24-month-old stores peaked in the week ending May 3 and are currently declining, according to Hannah Clarke, AHDB lead analyst for red meat. Reduced returns at finishing...

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