Cattle prices ended 2022 on historic highs, with prices peaking at 448.1p/kg, the highest on record, according to new AHDB analysis.
In the four weeks to 31 December, average prices for all prime cattle were slightly above the previous period at 442.6p/kg.
In the final week of the period, and year, prices reached 448.1p/kg, which is the highest on record, the levy board says.
Overall steer prices slightly increased on those seen in November, up 0.7p (0.1%), and ranged between 442.4p and 448.9p during the period.