A spring lull in auction barn receipts is happening, but Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer says the cash cattle markets remain strong. “These big cattle may be backed up just a little bit here recently but, everything is holding in there good.” The demand for replacement heifers is still extremely high. “It’s really hard to keep them at home when they’re worth what they’re worth,” said Plummer. “You get an open replacement heifer that weighs 750 to 850 pounds and she’s bringing from $1,950 to $2,150, it’s pretty hard to leave ’em at home.” Lake Region Livestock is located in Devils Lake.
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