Replacement Heifer Prices Stronger Heading into Year's End

Dairy replacement heifer values continue to gain ground after years of anemic prices.
Dairy replacement heifer values continue to gain ground after years of anemic prices.
(Taylor Leach)

Holstein springer prices posted gains in the last month for 3 of 4 reported markets. Dairy replacement heifer values continue to gain ground after years of anemic prices. In fact, values have nearly doubled compared to 5 years ago. The November 2023 average price for “approved” bred Holstein replacement heifers was $1609.19, compared to $823.08 in November 2018. And in less than a year, bred heifer values have improved about 25%, climbing from their starting point at $1,254.70 in January 2023. Meanwhile, Holstein heifer calves saw a healthy boost in Pennsylvania this month by nearly doubling in value. Nationwide, beef cross feeder calves continue to best the values of male Holstein  by approximately double as well.


 

Springing Heifers

 Heifer Calves

Location (sale date)

Supreme/Top

Approved/Medium

90-120 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turlock, Calif. (11-10-23)

$1,650-2,100

 $1,300-1,575

-

 

 

 

Reedsville, Wis. (11-2-23)

$1,200-1,800

$900-1,150

$50-70

 

 

 

Pipestone, Minn. (11-16-23)

$2,626-2,850

      $2,350-2,625

       No test

 

 

 

New Holland, Pa. (11-29-23)

$1,925-2,300

$1,950-2,025

       $240-270

 

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