Holstein heifer prices soar to $4,250 at Minnesota auction.
High-quality Holstein springers topped the market at a stunning $4,250 per head at the Pipestone Livestock Auction in Pipestone, Minn. in late November. Prices softened a bit in California compared to last month, but still remain above $3,000 on the high end — well above the cost of production.
At the Turlock Livestock Auction Yard November 2024 Dairy Video Sale, two lots of 40 Holstein springers sold for $3,250/head, and three lots of 50 Jersey springers brought $2,475/head. Calves remain strong as well, with Holstein heifer calves fetching $250-775/head, and beef-cross calves still surpassing the $1,000/head mark in spot markets.
Springing Heifers |
Heifer Calves |
Beef Cross Calves |
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| Location (sale date) |
Supreme/ Top |
Approved/ Medium |
90-120 pounds |
60-100 pounds |
| Turlock, Calif (11-22-24) |
$2,600- $3,475 |
$1,800- $2,500 |
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| Lomira, Wis (11-29-24) |
$1,800- $2,400 |
$1,200- $1,700 |
$250- $400 |
$550- $1,020 |
| Pipestone, Minn. (11-21-24) |
$4,000- $4,250 |
$3,750- $4,000 |
No test | No test |
| New Holland, Pa. (10-24-24) |
No report | No report | $325- $775 |
$700- $1,025 |
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