Even though trading is typically light through the holidays, springing dairy heifers remain a hot commodity nationwide. Holstein springers again topped out at $4,250/head in Pipestone, Minn. this month, with other reporting markets also hanging in strong.
The December 2024 Dairy Video Sale at the Turlock Livestock Auction Yard saw nearly 500 head of Jersey springers bring a solid $2,400-2,500/head. Beef-cross calves remain a seller’s dream, still fetching up to nearly $1,000/head on the top end.
| Springing Heifers | Heifer Calves | Beef Cross Calves | ||
| Location (sale date) | Supreme/ Top | Approved/ Medium | 90-120 pounds | 60-100 pounds |
| Turlock, Calif. (1-3-25) | $2,500- $3,150 | $2,200- $2,450 | ||
| Lomira, Wis. (1-3-25) | $1,800- $2,400 | $1,200- $1,700 | $250- $500 | $620- $950 |
| Pipestone, Minn. (12-19-24) | $3,800- $4,250 | $3,600- $3,800 | No test | No test |
| New Holland, Pa. (1-2-25) | No report | No report | $400- $500 | $675- $950 |
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