It was mainly lesser-quality cattle and plain light types in particular that were met with poorer prices today at Balla. Demand for forward store bullocks and heifers was particularly strong and prices were steady.

The best trade was for store bullocks, which were met with strong demand and steady prices. Bullocks over 600kg sold mainly from €700 to €800 over the weight. Better-quality types made as much as €850 along with the weight. Lighter types from 500kg to 600kg sold at similar prices of €700 to €800 over the weight for the average bullock. Those from 400kg to 500kg sold mainly from €600 to €700 along with the weight.

Heifers

There was good demand for good-quality heifers. Forward heifers over 500kg sold mainly from €650 to €750 over the weight, with U grades making from €800 to €830 over the weight. Stores from 400kg to 500kg sold mainly from €600 to €700 over the weight, with the average 450kg heifer making €1,100.

Weanlings

Weanlings were met with solid demand also, with plenty of buyers active for bulls from 300kg to 400kg. Prices ranged mainly from €800 to €1,050, while plainer types met with slightly weaker prices. Weanling heifers sold at prices slightly behind the equivalent bull. The average 300kg to 400kg heifer made from €760 to €1,020.

Cull cows

The cull cow trade was said to be slightly easier than the previous week, but the ring was still full of buyers. Forward cows suitable for slaughter or short-keep types were firm and made form €1.80/kg to €1.90/kg. However, feeding cows and plainer thin cows were an easier trade.