Mart managers have said that the trade has held firm in most areas in the past week. Grass buyer activity continues to increase, with good ground conditions and grass supplies, particularly in the south, which have coaxed more buyers to the ringside. The trade for forward and fleshed cattle remains firm, with slightly more bite in demand for stores in the past week. Overage cattle are holding firm where they are carrying flesh. However, overage store cattle are a little weaker than previous weeks.