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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 14, 2025

Alberta fed prices continued to hover around record-high levels in the low $280’s/cwt. Over the past decade, 8 out of 10 annual highs have been set in the first half of the year, as spring is seasonally when the fed market typically peaks. Dressed sales were reported from $475/cwt, $5/cwt stronger than the previous week….

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 7, 2025

On April 2nd, the U.S. administration announced a wide swath of reciprocal tariffs on numerous countries. For the Canadian cattle industry, the best-case scenario materialized. Canadian products under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) continue to be exempt from U.S. tariffs. Last week, Alberta fed prices established new record highs. Fed steer and heifer prices closed…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 24, 2025

Alberta fed prices rebounded sharply after the largest week-over-week decrease of the year, following the announcement that tariffs on goods and services covered under CUSMA/USCMA will be paused until April 2nd. Fed cattle traded $5-6/cwt stronger than the previous week, this brings fed steers within $6/cwt from record high set back in February, with fed…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 17, 2025

Alberta fed prices rebounded sharply after the largest week-over-week decrease of the year, following the announcement that tariffs on goods and services covered under CUSMA/USCMA will be paused until April 2nd. Fed cattle traded $5-6/cwt stronger than the previous week, this brings fed steers within $6/cwt from record high set back in February, with fed…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 3, 2025

Alberta fed prices continue to average in the mid $270’s/cwt. From January to February fed steers and heifer are up $8 and $7/cwt respectively. For the past decade, this is the second largest rally for fed steer and the second largest for fed heifers. Dressed sales were reported from $458-460/cwt delivered, $2/cwt lower than the…

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February 18, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 17, 2025

Alberta fed prices traded softer after strengthening for the past three weeks. Prices averaged in the mid $270’s/cwt, and remained just a couple dollar shy of record high prices. The last time fed prices set an annual high in January was in 2020. From 2021-2024, annual highs have been established in June. Dressed sales were…

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February 10, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 10, 2025

In Alberta last week, average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $276/cwt live, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are $56/cwt higher than last year. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $456.50-463.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from immediate…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 3, 2025

Alberta fed prices last week closed the week with record high prices. Fed steers averaged in the mid $270s/cwt, $8/cwt stronger than the previous week. Historically from December to January fed steers rallied $5/cwt, but this year has been stronger than usual at $12/cwt. Dressed sales were reported at $460/cwt, $10-15/cwt stronger than last week….

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 27, 2025

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $266/cwt live, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. With historically strong fed prices, some cattle are being pulled forward and sold ahead of schedule. Inventory wise feedlots are very current as Western Canadian carcass weights are 50 lb below last…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 20, 2025

Alberta fed prices continue to rally closing the week in the $270’s/cwt. Establishing new record highs. Dressed sales were reported from $437.00-$442.00/cwt, $2.00-$4.00/cwt stronger than the previous week. There was good competition with all three Western Canadian packers participating. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to mid-February delivery. U.S. interest was noted with…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 13, 2025

In Alberta last week, the weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $265/cwt, $8/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices did establish new record highs. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $432.75-436.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. U.S. packer interest was supportive and light volumes of…

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December 23, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 23, 2024

Fed steers and heifers in Alberta closed last week $3-4 higher than the previous week, averaging $256/cwt. Dressed sales were from $418-420/cwt delivered, around $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Live sales were $262-265/cwt FOB the feedlot. U.S. packer interest was noted, and trade to the U.S. was at a premium to local deals. Heading…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 17/04/2025

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Boner Cows

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
14-Jul-25 266 -- --
11-Aug-25 262 372 --
8-Sep-25 256 376 --
6-Oct-25 254 374 432
3-Nov-25 248 370 428
1-Dec-25 246 360 426
Last Updated on April 17, 2025