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Most cattle for sale were good-quality store types. Bullocks over 500kg were only available in small numbers and prices ranged mainly from €2.10/kg to €2.20/kg for average-quality types, while better quality R+ and U grade continentals bullocks sold from €2.20/kg to €2.40/kg. There were some plainer types and Friesian stores on offer and the trade for these was quite firm, with prices ranging mainly from €1.70/kg to €1.90/kg. Stores from 400kg to 500kg sold from €2.00/kg to €2.20/kg for average-quality types, while R+ and U grades sold for over €2.50/kg.
There was a good entry of heifers and the quality was quite good. Prices ranged mainly from €600 to €750 along with the weight for heavy types with most of those making over €1,200. Those from 400kg to 500kg were abundant and the trade for these was solid. Prices ranged mainly from €2.30/kg to €2.50/kg for average quality continentals with top quality heifers making from €2.60/kg to €2.70/kg.
Weanling bulls sold from €2.50/kg to €2.60/kg for those from 300kg to 400kg with better quality types making from €2.70/kg to €2.90/kg. Commission rates are €9 to the buyer and 2% to the seller.
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