Vaccines: positive end to the week at the Cañuelas Agroganadero market

The Mercado Agroganadero de Cañuelas recorded a positive weekly close this Friday with a total of 5,953 animals sold, bringing the weekly cumulative number to 21,081. This represents a 36.51% increase compared to the previous week's total of 15,443 animals. The market saw sustained demand throughout the week, with buyers competing actively for all the high-quality and well-finished lots available. The general index rose slightly, increasing by 0.51% from Wednesday’s level of 3,671.146 to 3,689.842 pesos. The cattle index showed stronger gains, rising by 3.44% to reach 4,266.147 pesos per kilo, up from 4,124.326 pesos per kilo. In the weekly comparison, the general index declined by 7.28% against last week’s value of 3,979.786 pesos, while the cattle index increased by 1.49% from 4,203.604 pesos. Among the top performers were the calves, which accounted for 1,055 heads, representing 17.76% of the total sold. The highest prices reached were $4,800 for 433 kilograms, $4,700 for 446 and 454 kilograms, and $4,500 for 515 and 552 kilograms. For the best cows, prices ranged up to $4,450 for 441 kilograms, $4,000 for 483 and 506 kilograms, and $3,900 for 523 kilograms. The detailed breakdown of sales included 1,055 calves, 1,231 heifers, 1,019 heiferlings, 1,984 cows, 340 conservation animals, and 310 bulls. The best values for lighter lots were noted in calves, with $5,300 for 347 kilograms, $5,200 for 364 kilograms, and $5,050 for 401 kilograms. For heiferlings, the top price was $5,100 for 321 kilograms, followed by $4,600 for 375 kilograms and $4,450 for 409 kilograms. The general market index stood at $3,689.842, with an average weight of 450 kilograms. The cattle index was set at $4,266.147, with a weekly average of $4,280.290. The daily market average was $4,266.150, and the weekly average remained at $4,280.310. The suggested rental value came in at $4,322.820. Sales details included specific entries from various ranchers and companies. Álzaga Unzué y Céa. SA sold a variety of livestock, including a 263-kilogram animal priced at $2,450 and a 315-kilogram one at $2,500. Other notable transactions include the sale of a 460-kilogram animal at $4,700 and a 553-kilogram one at $3,600. Blanco Daniel y Cía. SA had several listings, such as a 288-kilogram animal priced at $5,300 and a 640-kilogram one at $3,600. Casa Massola SA listed several animals, including a 423-kilogram one at $3,500 and a 538-kilogram one at $3,000. Colombo y Magliano SA had a range of sales, including a 467-kilogram animal at $4,750 and a 484-kilogram one at $3,200. Consignataria Melicurá SA featured a 415-kilogram animal priced at $4,200 and a 454-kilogram one at $3,150. Crespo y Rodríguez SA sold a 497-kilogram animal at $3,700 and a 454-kilogram one at $3,800. Dotras, Ganly SRL had a 528-kilogram animal priced at $3,700. Ferias Agroazul SA listed a 371-kilogram animal at $4,600 and another at $4,700. Gahan y Cía. SA sold a 345-kilogram animal at $4,200 and a 336-kilogram one at $4,000. Ganadera Salliqueló SA had a 355-kilogram animal priced at $5,050 and a 627-kilogram one at $3,600. Goenaga Biaus SRL sold a 457-kilogram animal at $4,000 and a 445-kilogram one at $4,000. Gogorza y Cía. SRL listed a 390-kilogram animal at $4,300. Harrington y Lafuente SA had a 432-kilogram animal at $3,600 and a 467-kilogram one at $3,600. Hourcade Albelo y Cía. SA sold a 12-kilogram animal priced at $4,000. These figures reflect the dynamic nature of the agricultural market in Cañuelas, highlighting both the volume and pricing trends observed during the recent trading session.