The first major heifer event this week arrives on December 16, when Philip Livestock Market opens its Special All-Breeds Calf, Stock Cow, & Bred Heifer Sale. Weigh‑ups start in the morning, followed by the bred and feeder cattle sale at noon, showcasing a broad mix of quality bred heifers for both breeding and finishing operations. Later that morning, Lexington Livestock Market runs a Special Bred Cow/Heifer Auction, kicking off at 9:00 a.m. with butcher cows before moving to the noon slot for a focused offering of bred heifers, underscoring strong regional demand for maternal and replacement stock.
On December 17, Greenville Livestock Auction continues its regular Wednesday schedule, featuring a special breeding stock sale that highlights Black Angus heifers bred to low‑birth‑weight bulls. The presence of dozens of heifers from local farms reinforces the market’s role as a hub for premium breeding animals.
December 18 sees Dillon Livestock Auction host a Special Feeder and Bred Cow Sale. While the headline emphasizes feeder cattle, the catalog notes a pronounced interest in bred heifers, reflecting buyers’ focus on securing future herd replacements alongside feeder opportunities.
The following day, December 19, Cattlemens Livestock Auction in Belen, NM, presents a diverse cattle lineup that includes bred cows and a variety of calves. Although the primary emphasis is on calves, the inclusion of bred cows signals that heifer buyers will find suitable options amid the broader sale.
December 20 brings the Schaack Ranch Maternal Gems Female Sale, offering a curated selection of quality females. While not labeled as heifers, the emphasis on maternal females aligns with the same breeding objectives driving the heifer market.
Moving into the later part of the month, Huss Livestock Market schedules a Special Bred Heifer & Cow Auction on December 22. Starting early with butcher cows, the auction transitions to a midday focus on bred heifers, highlighting continued appetite for top‑tier replacement stock.
The month closes with another Huss Special Calf & Feeder Auction on December 29, which again includes a segment for bred heifers, confirming that heifer interest remains steady through the holiday season.
Looking ahead to early 2026, Beatrice 77 Livestock Sales plans a series of Bred Cow and Heifer Sales, set to begin in January. This forward‑looking schedule suggests that the momentum built in December will carry into the new year, sustaining robust demand for high‑quality heifers across the industry.
Based on 12 digest summaries · Generated December 15, 2025