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Rail: 502.00-504.00 del
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 502.00-504.00 del
Rail: 502.00-504.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 233.00-238.00(TX, KN), 242.00 (NE)
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 233.00-238.00 (TX, KN), 242.00 (NE)
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$73.57
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: 13/06/2025
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales ranging from $502.00-504.00/cwt delivered, steady to $2.00/cwt higher than last week. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from immediate to the first half of July delivery. Both Western Canadian and US packer interest was supportive this week. The bright spot for the Canadian fed market was Ontario as dressed sales were $10.00/cwt stronger. Ontario fed prices are at a premium over the Alberta market.
Canadian Dollar
$73.57 0.04
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 502.00-504.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 502.00-504.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 229.00-247.00 | 210.00-225.00 | 258.00-271.00 |
US Trade
In the U.S, light trade was reported in Texas and Kansas yesterday with live sales ranging from $233.00-238.00/cwt, $6.00-8.00/cwt higher than the previous week. Dressed sales in the North were at $380.00/cwt while live sales were at $242.00/cwt, fully steady. Today live bids of $242.00/cwt have been renewed, and a few cattle are trading. US steer carcass weights declined 4lbs to average 940lbs. Looking at the pork market, US pork exports for the month of April were 11% lower than last year. Less pork ended up being shipped to Mexico, Japan and South Korea. Pork is more dependent on exports than beef. Roughly 30% of the pork that is produced is exported whereas beef is around 15%.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 233.00-238.00(TX, KN), 242.00 (NE) | 380.00 (IA, NE) |
| Choice Heifers | 233.00-238.00 (TX, KN), 242.00 (NE) | 380.00 (IA, NE) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| June | August | October |
|---|---|---|
| 225.27, -2.92 | 213.15, -3.80 | 210.52 -3.82 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 292.78 |
Replacement Trade
Information provided on this report is supplied by various auction markets throughout Alberta. In reference to the following prices, producers are reminded to check with individual markets on current prices and trends. Prices quoted include top quality cattle only.
| Steer | Heifer | |
|---|---|---|
| 900+ | 387.00-407.00 | 365.00-375.00 |
| 800-900 | 419.00-446.00 | 372.00-390.00 |
| 700-800 | 460.00-498.00 | 419.00-436.00 |
| 600-700 | 505.00-544.00 | 447.00-456.00 |
| 500-600 | 536.00-562.00 | 487.00-500.00 |
| 400-500 | --- | --- |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
The Cattle Price Insurance Program offers producers the ability to manage their bottom line by purchasing price insurance to provide a floor price on future cattle sales. This is a snapshot of top coverage offered this past week. LPI-Calf is available to purchase from February to June.
| Expiry Date | LPI-Fed Price |
LPI-Feeder Alberta |
LPI-Calf Alberta |
LPI-Feeder SaskMan |
LPI-Calf SaskMan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Aug-25 | 274 | 398 | -- | 396 | -- |
| 22-Sep-25 | 270 | 398 | 458 | 398 | 476 |
| 20-Oct-25 | 264 | 394 | 454 | 394 | 468 |
| 17-Nov-25 | 260 | 388 | 450 | 388 | 464 |
| 15-Dec-25 | 260 | 378 | 446 | 380 | 462 |
| 9-Feb-25 | 260 | 376 | 454 | 376 | 470 |
Last Updated on May 29, 2025. For more information visit lpi.ca