Far from usual July beef trade

Beef markets report

The first decline in weeks of intakes at factories was seen last week, falling back to 35,758 head, but that still beats the same week last year by 1,000 head.

Market demand for beef has strengthened prices at factories this week for the strong intake of cattle.

Processors have been taking in over 37,000 head per week, more akin to an autumn supply than that of mid-July.