Prices were fully firm to slightly higher for an Angus-only yarding of 2136 steers at Hamilton on Tuesday.
Continuing on from the previous day's strong inquiry major processors, JBS Swift and Thomas Foods, were again among the major buyers with stronger back-up support provided by West and South Gippsland orders and the southeast of South Australia.
Additional to this strong southern inquiry was greater support of central and southern NSW plus a glimmer of interest from the NSW New England on selected EU-accredited pens.
But once again the heavier weights of this year’s weaners plus the surplus feed throughout the southern states have prevented greater involvement of buyers from the north.