The Scott County Cattle Association's annual heifer sale is held at 12:00 noon each Saturday following Thanksgiving at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Abingdon, Virginia. These heifers are source and health verified under the standards of the Virginia Premium Assured Heifer Program. All heifers are calf hood Brucellosis vaccinated and immunized against IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, Lepto and Vibrio. They are bred to calving ease bulls and meet minimum pelvic area measurements to minimize calving difficulties. Bred heifers are ultrasounded in July by Dr. Andy Meadows of Wytheville, VA to determine sex, age of embryo, and estimate calving date. This work takes place to assure buyers are receiving dependable, top quality replacement heifers that are both physically and genetically sound.
As of 2023, the Scott County VAPAH Sale has sold 1,643 heifers for a total of $2,829,240. Average heifer prices were $1,643 over the past 19 years with a value-added premium of $662 per heifer bringing total value added to the heifers at nearly $1 million.
Past sales results:
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
As of 2023, the Scott County VAPAH Sale has sold 1,643 heifers for a total of $2,829,240. Average heifer prices were $1,643 over the past 19 years with a value-added premium of $662 per heifer bringing total value added to the heifers at nearly $1 million.
Past sales results:
2023
- 80 head
- Total Sale $231,300
- Sale Average $ 2,891
- Top Seller $ 3,950
2022
- 104 head
- Total Sale $ 210,575
- Sale Average $ 2,024.76
- Top Seller $ 2,750
2021
- 88 head
- Total Sale $ 155,850
- Sale Average $ 1,771.02
- Top Seller $ 2,150
2020
- 70 head
- Total Sale $ 131,750
- Sale Average $ 1,882.14
- Top Seller $ 2,350
2019
- 82 head
- Total Sale $ 131,900
- Sale Average $ 1,608.54
- Top Seller $ 1,975
2018
- 65 heifers
- Total Sale $ 115,475
- Sale Average $1,776.54
- Top Seller $ 2,225
2017
- 87 heifers
- Total Sale $ 147,975
- Sale Average $ 1,700.86
- Top Seller $ 2,400
2016
- 76 heifers
- Total Sale $ 139,075
- Sale Average $ 1,829.93
- Top Seller $ 2,125
2015
- 100 heifers
- Total Sale $ 212,050
- Sale Average $ 2,120.50
- Top Seller $ 2,600
2014
- 85 heifers
- Total Sale $ 250,450
- Sale Average $ 2,946.47
- Top Seller $ 3,550
2013
- 139 heifers
- Total sale $ 238,225
- Sale Average $ 1,714
- Top Seller $ 2,400
2012
- 85 heifers
- Total Sale $ 145,725
- Sale Average $ 1,714
- Top Seller $ 2,000
2011
- 104 heifers
- Total Sale $ 143,775
- Sale Average $ 1,612
- Top Seller $ 2,050
2010
- 84 heifers
- Total Sale $ 109,835
- Sale Average $ 1,192
- Top Seller $ 1,550
2009
- 54 heifers
- Total Sale $ 74,875
- Sale Average $ 1,387
2008
- 82 heifers
- Total Sale $ 86,700
- Sale Average $1,057
2007
- 71 hiefers
- Total Sale $ 82,000
- Sale Average $ 1,155
- Top Seller $ 1,600
2006
- 91 heifers
- Total Sale $ 100,870
- Sale Average $ 1,108
- Top Seller $1,380
2005
- 99 heifers
- Total Sale $ 123,185
- Sale Average $1,244
- Top Seller $ 1,730