Scottish prime beef values have hit record levels, with the deadweight averages in excess of 420p per kg for a second consecutive week. Latest figures show that for the week ended April 16, the All Scottish steer average cashed in at 420.8p, up 6.3p per kg on the previous seven days, with heifers at 423.4p, a rise of 6.4p. Such is the demand for beef, that the processors matched values for this past week again too, with some achieving prices of up to 435p per kg, according to those in the know. It s not just the best of Scottish steers and heifers that are in the money though. Young bulls and cast cows have also risen sharply, with the former just 10p per deadweight kg behind those of R4L steers and cows now averaging 300.0p per kg.