BJP and Co report: Store Cattle (108). Fewer cattle forward but trade still firm. Stronger cattle are still very much in demand.

Hereford Steers (0 claims, 23 months) 522 Simmental Steers (1 claim 14 months) 525 Friesian Steers (0 claims 23 months) 482 Friesian Steers (0 claims 24 months) 422 Charolais Steers (1 claim 16 months) 462 Limousin Steers (1 claim 20 months) 435 Blonde Steers (1 claim 14 months) 400 Belgian Blue Steers (1 claim 7 months) 405 Charolais heifer (15 months) 380 Limousin Heifer (17 months) 358 Simmental Heifer (16 months) 360 Calves (97). A fair entry for the time of year but trade was a lot more selective with only the best calves commanding the most bids. Charolais Bulls max 218; Heifers max 98 Limousin Bulls max 152; Heifers max 92 Belgian Blue Bulls max 142; Heifers max 86 Simmental Bulls max 148; Heifers max 78 Angus Bulls max 98; Heifers max 38 Friesian Bulls max 88, average £12 each.