date:Dec 26, 2012
000 head higher than the same week in 2011.
While the processors remain anxious for stock this week they appear not to be coming under any real pressure to maintain intake and therefore are reluctant to concede higher prices unless it becomes absolutely necessary to meet intake requirements.
All the processors are expected to operate for a full five days this week and a number of them are slaughtering on Monday (Christmas Eve) to ensure sufficient to supply orders over the festive days.
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