Springer heifer prices were firm at most recent auctions. Top quality heifers topped out at $1,925 in Turlock, Calif., and $1,900 in New Holland, Pa. Demand for heifers remains strong. Dairy producers continue to cull at a high rate, but they are replacing those animals with heifers and the U.S. dairy herd continues to grow. However, calf prices were a little lower at the latest auctions, topping out at $225 in Stratford, Wis., compared to $320 last month, reports Greg Scheer, dairy analyst with Doane Advisory Services in St. Louis, Mo.
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Springing heifers
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Heifer calves
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Location (sale date)
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Supreme/top grade
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Approved/medium grade
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90-120 pounds
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Turlock, Calif. (5/27/11)
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$1,550-$1,925
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$1,300-$1,525
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NR
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Stratford, Wis. (6/7/11
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$1,300-$1,725
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$1,100-$1,300
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$100-$225
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Sulphur Springs, Texas (6/2/11)
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$1,200-$1,585
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$1,000-$1,250
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$60-$180
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New Holland, Pa. (6/8/11)
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$1,600-$1,900
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$1,400-$1,575
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NR
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