There is strong demand for grain for animal feeding, with hay and straw at record prices. Most people with grain in silos are hanging on to it. There was a larger yarding this week with an increased supply of vealer steers,cows and bulls. Yearling steers, grown steers and heifers were in similar quantity whilst vealer and yearling heifers declined. There was also a small offering of calves this week.
Quality remains at a fair standard, with only odd drafts being of poorer condition.
Local and export trade buyers continued to show strong interest on trade weight cattle. Although grazier and feeder attendance was limited they showed strong interest.