Overview
- At the Jesús María sale on Feb. 23, 1,310 head traded with terneros 100–150 kg up about 10.6% and novillitos 300–350 kg up 4.9% versus the prior week.
- The invernada at Jesús María hit a weekly high of $8,500, a jump of $900, reinforcing a multi‑week upswing in feeder values.
- At the MAG of Cañuelas on Feb. 24, 8,682 cattle entered, with top prices of $5,200/kg for light steers, $5,750/kg for 300–350 kg novillitos, and $5,700/kg for 300–350 kg heifers.
- Market participants cite scarce supply, stronger exports, and favorable forage that encourages producers to retain and finish animals, keeping short‑term availability tight.
- CAMYA president Leonardo Rafael estimated a carcass‑equivalent of $12,300–$12,600 and cautioned that rising livestock costs are pressuring margins and the chain of payments.