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July 26, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 26, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales saw light to moderate cash trade last week with weighted average steer prices easing $1.73/cwt lower than the previous week. Dressed prices were steady to $5/cwt lower than the previous week from $252-253/cwt delivered. Light live trade was reported comparable with rail sales. Recent western Canadian fed slaughter totaled 52,919 head…

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July 19, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 19, 2021

Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $151.75/cwt, $3/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed cattle prices have declined for five straight weeks, and over that timeframe have dropped $12.50/cwt. Last week dressed sales were reported from $251.50-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for the week of August 9th delivery. Competition on the cash…

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July 12, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 12, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume trade last week with weighted average prices closing $2.28 and $3.14/cwt lower than the previous week for steers and heifers respectively. Dressed prices were generally $3-4/cwt lower than the previous week’s rail average in a full $258-263/cwt delivered trade range. Light live trade was reported comparable with rail…

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July 5, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 5, 2021

Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $157.50/cwt, $5/cwt lower than the previous week. Dressed sales were reported from $260.50-264.50/cwt FOB the lot. All three Western Canadian packers procured cattle last week. In some instances, packers were limiting the amount of cash cattle they were buying from each producer. Most of the…

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June 28, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 28, 2021

Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $162.25/cwt, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. The last time fed prices averaged over $160/cwt in June was back in 2015, other than 2015 this stands as the second strongest price for June on record. Last week dressed sales were reported from $270-272/cwt FOB the…

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June 21, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 21, 2021

Dressed sales last week ranged from $274-277/cwt delivered and most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for the week of July 12th delivery. Premiums were noted on export eligible cattle that have not been fed ractopamine. Historically when Western Canadian fed prices are at such a premium to the US market, Canadian packers…

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June 14, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 14, 2021

Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $164/cwt, $0.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $271-278/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for late June/early July delivery. Last week it was estimated Alberta fed prices were trading at…

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June 7, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 31, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume dressed trade last week with prices steady to $2/cwt higher than the previous week with the majority trading at $275/cwt delivered. Weighted average prices closed the week almost $1/cwt higher, setting a new annual high at $164.32/cwt. Things are returning to normal this week for JBS following a…

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May 31, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 31, 2021

Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $163/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $269.50-274.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the middle to end of June delivery. With strong prices and basis levels some fed calves are being…

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May 25, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 25, 2021

Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $163/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $271.50-272.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most if not all the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of June 7th delivery. Last week it was estimated Alberta fed…

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May 18, 2021 Business Tools

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Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to launch the ABP Daily App, offering real-time, curated digital content, anytime, anywhere. Stay up-to-date: With direct access to ABP Daily, it’s easy to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the beef industry. Keep an eye on the markets: The latest cattle report will be at your fingertips, including…

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May 17, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 17, 2021

Western Canadian fed prices have tracked higher for six consecutive weeks. The market is currently in the process of carving out its second quarter highs. Closing at over $163/cwt, this is the fifth highest weekly fed price in the past three years. Active trade developed with dressed sales ranging from $270-276/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded…

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Cattle Report

Updated: October 10, 2025

Steers

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Heifers

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Choice Steers

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Rail: 358.00 (NE, IA) *few

Choice Heifers

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Rail: 358.00 (NE, IA) *few

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 304.29

Canadian Dollar

$71.66   0.17

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
05-Jan-26 -- -- --
02-Feb-26 310 496 --
02-Mar-26 310 492 --
30-Mar-26 310 486 --
27-April-26 318 488 --
25-May-26 326 490 --
22-Jun-26 322 482 --
Last Updated on October 9, 2025