 Replacements are becoming more difficult to find with an increase in beef on dairy breeding. Thielen says the Springer and shortbread markets are getting stronger too. Springer heifers last week, $2,400 to $3,200. Open and breedable heifers all weighed from $1.80 to $2.50 by the pound. Nice running shortbreads from $2,000 to $2,700.