Trade was mixed with the top and bottom end of market less money while trade for the middle band would be similar.

Top price was 208.5 for belgian blue x heifer from CR & CL Donaldson, Huby which was purchased by R Agar, Ilkley. Steers sold to 179.5 (twice) from B Bowman, Roecliffe sold to R Agar & JT&G Ryder, Youlton to Woodhead Bros, Colne.

Bull trade followed a very similar pattern to clean cattle with a top price of 188.5 for a blonde x from JA Matten, Newsham purchased by Cleveland Meat Co, Stockton. Cows & OTM's were also of mixed quality and trade was much the same with OTM's selling to 141.5 and cows to 140.5.

Lamb trade was steadier following the trend for the week, but again there was a marked difference between well fleshed and leaner lambs. Top price was £62.50 for texel x from JG Broadley, High Ellingstring which sold to R Horner, Kilburn.

Ewes were a little better to sell making up to £52. Best quality pigs sold well to 114p from CM & EM Gratton, Warsill to R Horner, Kilburn. Sow trade was a little easier selling to 80p. Cattle: Steers med to 179.5 (985.46 per head) 159.7 ave, heavy 179.5 (1252.91 per head) 155.2 ave; heifers, med to 190.5 (912.5 per head) 155.0 ave, heavy to 208.5 (1188.95 per head) 166.6 ave; young bulls light to 171.5 (788.90 per head) 140.7, med to 170.5 (927.95 per head) 143 ave, heavy to 188.5 (1408.39 per head) 152.9 ave, OTMs 141.5 (957.96 per head), 126.8 ave & cows to 140.5 (915.80 per head) 92.7 ave.

Sheep: lambs std to 121.8 (47.50 per head) 108 ave, medium 133.3 (60 per head) 111.7 ave, heavy to 133 (62.50 per head) 112.2 ave, overweight 105.7 (58 per head), ewes light to 39, 15.89 ave, heavy to 52, 34.28 ave. Pigs: porkers to 114 (77.18 per head) 91.6, cutters to 106 (86.06 per head) 104.6 ave, bacon to 97 (87.30 per head) ave 95.5, sows to 80 (256.53 per head) 75.5 ave, boars to 62 (230.02 per head) 60.2 ave.