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Rail: 490.00-492.00 del
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-492.00 del
Rail: 490.00-492.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$71.69
0.09
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: September 18, 2026
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Feeder Report
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales ranging from $490.00-492.00/cwt delivered, $3.00-5.00/cwt lower than the previous week. This is the fifth consecutive week of lower fed prices. Cattle that traded were scheduled for late October/early November delivery. The bright spot for the Canadian fed market was Ontario as their prices were stronger this week. The Dominican Republic has approved imports of Canadian beef and beef products including offal from cattle of all ages. This is the first time since 2003 Canada has had access to this Caribbean market.
Canadian Dollar
$71.69 0.09
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 490.00-492.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 490.00-492.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 197.00-225.00 | 180.00-195.00 | 242.000-257.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Iowa and Nebraska yesterday with dressed sales ranging from $348.00-355.00/cwt and live sales were from $222.00-223.00/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Business in the Southern feeding states has been quiet. Today live bids of $220.00/cwt have been renewed in Kansas but selling interest remains non-existent. Buying interest will improve over the next couple of hours as packers will need to acquire more cattle before the week is through. USDA is scheduled to release its September 1st cattle on feed report this afternoon. Pre-report estimates are indicating feedlot placements for August to be 3% lower than last year while fed cattle marketings are projected to be down 4%. September 1st cattle on feed inventories are expected to be 2% larger versus last year.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA) | 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA) |
| Choice Heifers | 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA) | 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| October | December | February |
|---|---|---|
| 216.07 +0.42 | 217.05 +0.80 | 217.97 +0.80 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 282.06 |
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 | 399.00-400.00 |
| 800-900 | 489.00-524.00 | 440.00-450.00 |
| 700-800 | 520.00-575.00 | 463.00-488.00 |
| 600-700 | 530.00-600.00 | 493.00-527.00 |
| 500-600 | 591.00-687.00 | 526.00-620.00 |
| 400-500 | 687.00-810.00 | 646.00-718.00 |
| 300-400 | 887.00-1090.00 | 738.00-830.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on September 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Dec-26 | 282 | 438 | -- | 432 | -- |
| 11-Jan-27 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 08-Feb-27 | 278 | 432 | -- | 432 | -- |
| 08-Mar-27 | 278 | 430 | -- | 426 | -- |
| 05-Apr-27 | 282 | 426 | -- | 424 | -- |
| 03-May-27 | 288 | 426 | -- | 426 | -- |
| 31-May-27 | 296 | 434 | -- | -- | -- |
