Cow prices increase 4c per kilo

Cow prices gained 4c/kg with up to 273c/kg being paid for R-grade cows.

Meanwhile, average prices for prime beef by the processors were unchanged for last weeks kill.

In an unusual twist to the beef trade, Donegal Meats emerged as price leaders for quality cows from last week’s pay sheet returns from the factories, while slipping down the league of leaders on price for both heifers and bullocks.