It may take a little time also to make some of the physical and commercial adjustments involved in switching to boneless.
These figures are in terms of boneless weight.
Even now the meat trade is changing so that boneless meat is being brought into marketing.
I may add that they are not complete sides and are boneless.
The agreement applies to boneless products, but it might enable ineligible beef to qualify.
It is with the importation of boneless meat that we must be most concerned.
Fully matured boneless beef, which does not pose a foot and mouth disease risk may be imported from other regions subject to veterinary certification.
The firm level of prices suggests that prevailing supplies of boneless beef are not in excess of demand.