Contracts were higher on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The January vaida that had closed higher at Rs 1251.50 opened with a gain of 70 paisa to Rs 1252.20. The March vaida which also ended on bullish note at Rs 1240.60 also started with slight rise of 30 paisa at Rs 1240.90, they said.