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Cattle Report
Last Updated: April 8, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales on Tuesday saw no new trade to report, but there is a good chance scattered trade will develop by this afternoon. Stronger fed cattle prices have been noted in Eastern Canada which should bode well for prices in the West. Packer lift times have tightened over the past few weeks which has helped draw-down carcass weights and get inventories a little more current. From a supply perspective yearling numbers should be winding down while fed calves are still a little bit away from hitting the market.
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 238.00-253.00 | 215.00-230.00 | 275.00-276.00 |
US Trade
In the US, there is no new trade to report and no bids to speak of today. Choice cutout values had a disappointing day yesterday closing $5.00/cwt lower. Since the middle of March Choice cutout values have dropped $21.00/cwt. US by-product values have strengthened over the past few weeks hitting the highest point since late 2023. A lot of the strength has come from the tallow market. On the flip side, hide prices have been very disappointing trading at nearly a 10-year price low.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 248.00 -0.20 | 245.25 -0.55 | 241.82 -0.55 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 326.29 |
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+ | 457.00-474.00 | 436.00-439.00 |
| 800-900 | 489.00-517.00 | 464.00-476.00 |
| 700-800 | 560.00-583.00 | 482.00-524.00 |
| 600-700 | 585.00-663.00 | 532.00-599.00 |
| 500-600 | 699.00-715.00 | 590.00-660.00 |
| 400-500 | 755.00-805.00 | 637.00-692.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | 690.00-750.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 6,900.00-7,000.00/pair *few |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Jun-26 | 330 | 492 | -- | -- | -- |
| 27-Jul-26 | 324 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 24-Aug-26 | 318 | 494 | -- | 496 | -- |
| 21-Sept-26 | 312 | 492 | 600 | 492 | 602 |
| 19-Oct-26 | 304 | 488 | 602 | 486 | 604 |
| 16-Nov-26 | 296 | 480 | 596 | 476 | 600 |
| 14-Dec-26 | 300 | 470 | 596 | 470 | 602 |
