Beef prices have broken records this week, with quotes of as high as €6.45/kg being paid for in-spec Aberdeen Angus heifers being sold through factory groups.General quotes this week range from €5.75-€5.80/kg for bullocks and €5.85-€5.95/kg for heifers. Factory agents are also driving the mart trade to new levels, buying any finished cattle they can get their hands on in marts this week.