Livestock markets report price shifts in Argentina and Spain

Livestock markets in Argentina and Spain reported varying trends in meat prices. At the Mercado Agroganadero (MAG) in Cañuelas, Argentina, the week concluded with 7,439 animals entering the market, bringing the weekly total to 19,286 heads, a 3.34% increase from the previous week. While the General Index saw a daily drop of 2.23% to 3,843.131 pesos, the weekly balance remained positive with a 4.13% increase in the General Index and a 5.39% rise in the Steer Index.

In Spain, the Lonja Agropecuaria de La Mancha saw price increases for lamb. Prices for lambs weighing between 10.5 and 15 kg rose by 0.24 euros per kilo. This upward trend applied to both Manchego lamb with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) and non-PGI varieties. Higher weight categories also saw incremental gains, while the smallest lambs, averaging 10 kg, maintained stable prices.