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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 25, 2025

Alberta fed prices averaged in the low $300s/cwt last week. The fed market has exceeded expectations as annual price highs in August are very uncommon as this only occurred once over the past fifty years. Western Canadian fed prices were 22 per cent higher than last year and 38 per cent higher than the three-year…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 18, 2025

The summer fed market has been rather impressive as fed prices established new highs. Only once in the past 50 years have fed prices ever established annual highs in August, and that was in 2008. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $301/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than the previous week….

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 11

Alberta fed prices continue to strengthen, which is uncommon for the summer months. Despite historically strong prices, Alberta fed prices were at a sizeable discount to both the U.S. and Ontario markets. Alberta fed prices were trading at around $35.00-$38.00/cwt discount against the Nebraska market, the weakest basis since 2005. Dressed sales were reported from…

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Canfax Weekly Article: Report for the week of August 4, 2025

Report for the week of August 04, 2025 The summer fed market has been rather impressive as fed prices established new highs. The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $300.50/cwt live, $2.50/cwt higher than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $501.50-504.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying…

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U.S. cattle on feed drops 2 per cent as heifer numbers decline

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its latest cattle on feed report, revealing a slight decline in feedlot inventory. As of July 1, cattle and calves being raised for slaughter in feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or more totaled 11.1 million — down 2 per cent…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 28, 2025

Alberta fed prices averaged in the high 290s/cwt, despite season pressure, prices have increased over the past couple weeks. Dressed bids and sales were reported from $495.00-$503.00/cwt delivered (mostly $500.00/cwt delivered). Competition on the cash market was mixed, and U.S. interest was quiet. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery from mid-August to early September….

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 21, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $297.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than previous week. Fed prices are around $40/cwt higher than last year. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $493.50498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Competition on the cash market was mixed last week. Cattle that traded were scheduled…

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

Alberta fed prices averaged in the mid $290s/cwt, despite the slight pullback, fed prices are within $5.00/cwt of their highs set back in June. Dressed sales were reported from $495-$500/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery throughout August. Over the past couple of weeks,…

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

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.75/cwt live, $1/cwt lower than previous week. Fed prices have declined for three consecutive weeks. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $494.50-498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were being scheduled…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 30, 2025

Alberta fed prices have a modest pullback over the past couple of weeks, but prices continue to remain historically strong, and basis levels have also strengthened. Fed prices closed the week trading in the high $290s/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $498.00-$503.00/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. U.S. interest was…

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USDA reports decline in cattle on feed

The National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest report indicating a slight decline in the number of cattle on feed in the United States. As of June 1, 2025, the total number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 23, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $298.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $497.00-502.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. A few cattle were booked for immediate delivery but in general, lift times are…

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Updated: 27/08/2025

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
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15-Dec-25 298 462 --
09-Feb-25 298 456 --
09-Mar-26 296 452 --
06-Apr-26 298 446 --
04-May-26 306 448 --
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Last Updated on August 21, 2025