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Rail: 590.00-600.00 delivered
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 590.00-600.00 delivered
Rail: 590.00-600.00 delivered
US Trade- Steers
Live: 255.00 (KS)
Rail: 400.00-403.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 400.00-403.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 255.00 (KS)
Rail: 400.00-403.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 400.00-403.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$70.65
0.08
0.08
Cattle Report
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales ranging from $590.00-600.00/cwt delivered, steady to $5.00/cwt lower than last week. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Most if not all the cattle that traded would be picked up during the second half of July. This spring and early summer has brought a lot of moisture across the Prairies and pen conditions are less than ideal. In some of the worst areas cattle performance has been impacted. This has also impacted marketing strategies as some cattle are being shipped out earlier than initially planned on.
Canadian Dollar
$70.65 0.08
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 590.00-600.00 delivered |
| Heifers | --- | 590.00-600.00 delivered |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 245.00-260.00 | 220.00-245.00 | 280.00-300.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Iowa and Nebraska yesterday with dressed sales ranging from $400.00-403.00/cwt, steady to a couple dollars lower than prices seen on Wednesday and $7.00 lower than last week. Live sales in Kansas were at $255.00/cwt, $3.00/cwt weaker. Business has wrapped up for this week. Heading into the dog days of summer beef cutout values usually trend lower. And to a certain degree weakness is already showing up on the wholesale beef market. Heading into the July 4th holiday, 23 states are under extreme heat warnings. With this kind of heat many will be looking for shade rather than firing up the BBQ.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 255.00 (KS) | 400.00-403.00 (NE, IA) |
| Choice Heifers | 255.00 (KS) | 400.00-403.00 (NE, IA) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| August | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| 239.22 -2.60 *Thursday close | 234.30 -2.42 *Thursday close | 234.22 -2.35 *Thursday close |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 337.32 |
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+ | --- | --- |
| 800-900 | --- | --- |
| 700-800 | --- | --- |
| 600-700 | --- | --- |
| 500-600 | --- | --- |
| 400-500 | --- | --- |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on July 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Sept-26 | 316 | 494 | -- | 498 | -- |
| 26-Oct-26 | 308 | 488 | -- | 488 | -- |
| 23-Nov-26 | 304 | 476 | -- | 476 | -- |
| 21-Dec-26 | 304 | 472 | -- | 474 | -- |
| 18-Jan-27 | 300 | 472 | -- | -- | -- |
| 15-Feb-27 | 300 | 462 | -- | 462 | -- |
| 15-Mar-27 | 300 | 462 | -- | 460 | -- |
