Heifer numbers increased at Frankton on Tuesday, pushing tallies to 800. A good-sized buying bench was present and there was strong competition for quality lines.
Heifers were steady to lifting and Angus-cross, 96-98kg, earned $325. Hereford-Friesian, 102-110kg, improved to $435-$488, and, 86-92kg, $350-$355.
Hereford-Friesian bulls, 97kg, firmed to $550, as did Friesian, 132-174kg to $505-$590, and 120kg up to $452. Autumn-born Friesian bulls, 174-206kg, returned $540-$615.
Hereford-Friesian steers, 110-131kg, improved to $510-$625.