THE initial major yarding of new season lambs commenced at Hamilton on Wednesday with a yarding of 23,500 along with 2200 shorn lambs and 3000 sheep.

The overall quality was very good although there was a tail of lighter immature lambs, however, they were showing freshness. The offering of sheep provided most weights and grades. A full field of processors were present, including both supermarkets, some processors were not fully active. Feeder and restocker competition were evident.