Holstein springer values were mostly steady this month, with Pipestone, Minn. once again posting the healthiest prices. Faltering milk markets and drought-induced jitters that could affect feed prices promise to make it an interesting summer for the dairy industry. For now, springers are holding their own and Holstein heifer calves actually posted healthy gains in value month-over-month in reporting markets.
| Springing Heifers | Heifer Calves | |
Location (sale date) | Supreme/Top | Approved/Medium | 90-120 pounds |
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Turlock, Calif. (5-26-23) | $1,450-1,675 | $1,225-1,400 | - |
Lomira, Wis. (6-2-23) | $1,300-1,800 | $900-1,200 | $100-200 |
Pipestone, Minn. (5-18-23) | $1,900-2,250 | $1,700-1,900 | No test |
New Holland, Pa. (5-31-23) | $1,750-1,900 | $1,600-1,750 | $100-140 |
For more on replacements, read:
- Stop Raising ‘Peter Pan’ Heifers
- Homogenizing Heifer Feed with Liquid Supplements
- Revisiting Benchmarks for Age of First Breeding
