Beef trade: A bit more 'bite' in beef sales at factories this week

Recovery in the catering trade following the lifting of Covid-19 restriction appears to be boosting demand for beef, strengthening the prices on offer for cows

A Limousin cow, born February '12, weighing 1,005 kilos, sold for €2,100 at a sale in Bandon Mart. Picture: O'Gorman Photography.

There are indications of a bit more 'bite' in the trade for beef at the factories this week as the recovery in the catering trade following the lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions appears to be boosting demand.

While there is very little change in the general tone of the prices being quoted by the processors for prime beef animals, there is definitely more interest in securing cattle.