There were 270 calves on offer and beef-cross calves were in demand. Hereford and Angus-cross bull calves sold for between €220 and €410, with heifers of these breeds selling for between €180 and €360.
Friesian bull calves made between €101 and €165, with stronger calves making up to €250. Continental heifers sold from €250 to €460 and continental bulls made from €290 to €480.
Dry cows
In the dry cow sale, prices remain on a similar level to 2017, with fleshed cows commanding good money with their weight. Between €200 and €400 over the €/kg was available.
Feeder cows were closer to €100 with their weight or less, depending on their body condition. There were over 170 cows on offer and they made from €50 under to €750 over the €/kg. Sample prices:
Bullocks
There was a small entry of bullocks and their prices ranged from €330 to €700 with their weight. Friesians commanded prices of €1.65/kg to €1.80/kg with Angus and Hereford bullocks making from €1.90/kg to €2.14/kg.