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Cattle Report
Last Updated: April 28, 2026
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales on Monday saw no new trade to report. this week’s showlist has been compiled with volumes larger than the previous week. Last week on a cash-to-cash basis, Alberta fed prices were at a $3.00/cwt discount against the Nebraska market. One of the strongest basis levels seen this year. Western Canadian steer carcass weights have declined but are record large for the middle of April. Steer carcass weights are 51lbs heavier than last year. Fed carcass weights remain historically large and the same can be said for cow weights. The other day cow carcass weights averaged over 900lbs. A lot of the cows entering the slaughter mix are coming out of feedlots.
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 242.00-260.00 | 220.00-235.00 | 266.00-285.00 |
US Trade
In the US, there is no new trade to report, and significant trade will likely be delayed until the second half of this week. Asking prices are poorly defined but are expected to start out around $250.00/cwt on a live basis. Showlist volumes are smaller in the North and larger in the Southern feeding states. For the week ending April 11th beef cow slaughter totaled just over 36,000 head, 21% smaller than last year. For the first half of April this is the smallest beef cow slaughter volume on record. Historically low cow slaughter has supported the 90% trim market as prices continue to hold at record high levels.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 251.25 +0.82 | 249.75 +0.80 | 246.07 +0.70 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 327.51 |
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+ | 454.00-477.00 | 425.00-439.00 |
| 800-900 | 486.00-530.00 | 464.00-477.00 |
| 700-800 | 531.00-567.00 | 493.00-537.00 |
| 600-700 | 616.00-673.00 | 527.00-590.00 |
| 500-600 | 736.00-792.00 | 611.00-665.00 |
| 400-500 | 805.00-815.00 | 725.00-775.00 |
| 300-400 | 890.00-962.00 | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on April 23, 2026. For more information visit lpi.ca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-July-26 | 314 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 17-Aug-26 | 308 | 468 | -- | 462 | -- |
| 14-Sept-26 | 302 | 468 | -- | 470 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 298 | 466 | 586 | 466 | 582 |
| 09-Nov-26 | 288 | 456 | 578 | 456 | 580 |
| 07-Dec-26 | 290 | 448 | 576 | 448 | 580 |
| 04-Jan-27 | -- | -- | -- | - | - |
