Live: 325.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 530.00 del.
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 325.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 530.00 del.
Rail: 530.00 del.
US Trade- Steers
Live: 228.00-230.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00 (NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 228.00-230.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00 (NE)
Canadian Dollar
$71.79
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: August 13, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales on Wednesday saw light trade develop with dressed sales reported at mostly $530.00/cwt delivered, steady to $10.00/cwt higher than the previous week. US packer interest was noted. Packer interest still remains limited. Year to date, beef exports are up 5% in volume and 14% in value. Exports are larger to Mexico, steady to the US, and lower to Japan and South Korea. Imports are up 11% in volume and up 19% in value. Imports are larger from Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico; and smaller from the US.
Canadian Dollar
$71.79 0.02
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | 325.00 FOB feedlot | 530.00 del. |
| Heifers | 325.00 FOB feedlot | 530.00 del. |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 230.00-248.00 | 218.00-230.00 | 266.00-290.00 |
US Trade
In the US, on Wednesday, light trade was reported in Nebraska with dressed sales at $368.00/cwt, around $3.00/cwt lower than last weeks five area average. Today light trade has been reported in Nebraska ranging from $228.00-230.00/cwt live, around $5.00-8.00/cwt lower than the previous week. Packer interest is expected to increase throughout the day. In the August WASDE report, beef production is projected to be down 4% from last year, compared to down 3% in the July report. Pork production has also been revised down slightly, while broiler production is revised higher.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 228.00-230.00 (NE) | 368.00 (NE) |
| Choice Heifers | 228.00-230.00 (NE) | 368.00 (NE) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| August | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| 227.75 -2.82 | 221.50 -2.30 | 220.35 -2.45 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 330.72 |
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+ | 430.00-456.00 | 409.00-425.00 |
| 800-900 | 470.00-478.00 | 434.00-452.00 |
| 700-800 | 480.00-502.00 | 453.00-480.00 |
| 600-700 | 520.00-555.00 | 487.00-520.00 |
| 500-600 | --- | --- |
| 400-500 | --- | --- |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on August 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-Nov-26 | 286 | 448 | -- | 442 | -- |
| 7-Dec-26 | 286 | 432 | -- | 428 | -- |
| 1-Feb-27 | 282 | 426 | -- | 424 | -- |
| 1-Mar-27 | 280 | 422 | -- | 414 | -- |
| 29-Mar-27 | 284 | 420 | - | 416 | - |
| 29-Apr-27 | 290 | 418 | -- | 414 | -- |
