Replacement Heifer Demand Remains Strong

Despite the recent turmoil in the futures market, Napoleon Livestock Auction co-owner Jim Bitz says feeder cattle sales at the sale barns have held steady. Buyers are still competing for replacement heifers “I think the demand is very high for these cattle because our numbers are so low.” Weigh-up cattle are selling at historic highs. “I’ve never ever seen anything that high and my Dad, who’s been auctioneering cattle since the 1960s says this is the highest he’s ever seen.”