Almost 110p/lb for heifers

Strong competition among factories for young heifers and cows has boosted prices.

Almost 110p/lb was paid for the tops of the young R grade heifers, while almost 94p/lb was paid for the quality heavy cows.

The factories paid an average of just over 107p/lb for R4L grade heifers and slightly under 107p/lb average for R4L grade bullocks.