A seasonal entry forward in all sections. Barrens saw a fast run throughout, with demand exceeding supply for all categories. Dairy breeds peaked at 119p and averaged 101p and beef types topped at 144p and levelled at 117.3p. Overage Steers and Heifers also met a fast run. Cows and calves sold to a brisk trade. Stores and weaned also outstripped supply for the various types of cattle forward. Quality was of a better standard throughout.

Barrens: Overall average £672.

Bull: £700.

Over Age Steers: overall average £695. Over age heifer £860.

Cows and calves overall average £895.

Weaned Calves Breed Report: Steers - Friesian max £290, av £290; Simmental £505, £443; Limousin £620, £536; Angus £400, £400.

Heifers - Simmental £465, £406; Limousin £95, £468. Leading Prices: Steers overall average £448, heifers overall average £435.

Leading prices: Steers overall average £673. Heifers overall average £581.