Good quality beef cows and calved continue to meet a strong trade, with last Wednesday's sale at Newport Market topping at £1160 for a Belgian Blue cross cow and her March born Limousin sired heifer calf.
Meanwhile, native crosses traded at a top off just under £1000, with a smart 2003-born Hereford cross cow and her April-born Limousin cross steer calf making £910.
A flying trade was also seen for in-calf cows and they topped at £780 for a Belgian Blue cross, while Hereford cows peaked at £770.
A pedigree Limousin bull had drawn a large number of admirers and was finally knocked down at £2050 after some fierce bidding.
Averages: 29 cows and calves - £825; 2 in-calf cows - £720; 1 stock bull - £2,050.