Marts: There was an improvement of at least 10 cent/kg (over 3p/lb) in the quoted beef prices at the factories as the processors conceded on producer demands to secure additional supplies of cattle yesterday.

Marts: Beef prices are stable at the factories for this week, with supplies starting to ease off, and the processors beginning to wind back with just more than a week to go before the break for Christmas.

Marts: Stronger supplies of cattle has led to an easing of the pressure on the factories and a weakening of prices for poorer grading animals at some plants.

Marts: The recent revision downwards of the cattle supply forecast to the end of the year by Bord Bia has led to some confusion on the actual predicted supply situation by some sectors.