At the end of this column, on Thursday morning, a discussion on prices, supply and demand between cattle and meat chain operators took place all that was experienced during the long hours of sales at the Mercado de Linier. Officially closes its doors after 121 years, which is a mandatory reference for manufacturers and manufacturers in the sector. The screaming and classic dialogue on the podiums will be silenced in the Mataderos district and become part of a favorite memory.

And in such a moment of reflection, From this space special recognition is given to all those who shared happy days between couples, stoves and barbecues, which was the main concentrated institution of the country’s finances, namely Don Esteban d’Apic. – The uncle of the author of this chronicle-, That for 67 years and until his death, on November 5, 2017, he was taking on producers from all over the country through the LA NACION papers on everything that happened to Wakita in the liner market. From next week, Mercado Agroganadero, located in Caniuelas, will take over and concentrate on farm marketing.

Auction in calm weather

As for the operation, 21466 cattle were sent for sale from Monday to Thursday. The general index on Wednesday fell 227,377 pesos per kilogram, down 2.96% from the same day a week earlier, to 234,322 pesos. As for the average weight of the commercialization farm, it was 423.84 kilograms, 1.04% less than the previous farm 428.29 kilograms.

2670 spirits accounted for 12.58% of total trade, from 21,211 cattle and an average weight of 487.68 kg. Different classifications of wheels had the following current prices: $ 290/330 light; $ 280/310 on average; $ 270/300 for heavy and $ 270/290 for very heavy, over 520 kg. The maximum price was $ 320 and they paid 431, 443 and 457 kilograms for three lots.

On Wednesday, the Novillo Liniers Index closed at $ 273,998, down 4.28% from $ 286,252 the previous Wednesday.

7,159 animals were shipped to Mercado de Liniers for sale in small batches, equivalent to 33.75% of total sales. The range of current values ​​was as follows: in rods, sold with 3749 animals, $ 340/370 light from 300 to 350 kg; $ 330/360 for medium 351 to 390 kg and $ 300/330 for heavy 391 to 430 kg, while for coats 3410 with head 315/360 $ light; $ 290/330 on medium and $ 280/310 on heavy.

The current prices of cows for sale, suitable for slaughter and slaughter, ranged from 215 to 230 pesos, while the usual 200 to 215 pesos.