There were 277 cattle sold at the recent Hobson & Co Preston Park Sale. The quality of cattle sold on the day was very good considering the current conditions. Prices for quality cattle were good, while poor quality fetched below market prices. Prices were as follows:
| Type of Stock | No of Stock | Average Price | Average Price/KG |
| Bulls | 2 | R6650.00 | R11.17/kg |
| Cows | 48 | R5523.96 | R11.07/kg |
| Calves | 120 | R3331.25 | R14.25/kg |
| Heifers | 13 | R4073.08 | R12.14/kg |
| Oxen | 38 | R5601.32 | R13.41/kg |
| Cows & Calves | 11 | R5972.73 | R5972.73 |
| Frieslands | 45 | R2004.44 | R8.65/kg |