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Cattle Report
Last Updated: September 16, 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. Packers are well covered with cattle. There have been reports that Western Canadian packers could start adding some Saturday shifts to the schedule. Canfax released its September 1st cattle on feed report last Friday. Feedlot placements in August were below last year. This is the third consecutive month that placements have been below last year. With good grass conditions across most of the Prairies the yearling run has been slow to get underway. September 1st cattle on feed inventories are running above last year and above the five-year average.
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 202.00-220.00 | 187.00-201.00 | 224.000-229.00 |
US Trade
In the US, there is no new trade top report, and no bids to speak of today. Trade will likely hold off for at least another day. With increased cow slaughter volumes and large overseas beef imports this has weighted on the 90% trim market. Over the past couple of weeks, the 90% trim market has dropped around 4%. It is not uncommon to see trim prices drift lower into the fall market. Looking at the pork market, US pork cutout values continue to struggle hitting the lowest point since January 2025. The December lean hog contract has dropped nearly 500 points over the past three trading sessions, setting new contract lows yesterday.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| October | December | February |
|---|---|---|
| 220.12 -0.57 | 222.22 -1.12 | 223.12 -1.55 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 282.90 |
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+ | 447.00-462.00 | 399.00-419.00 |
| 800-900 | 488.00-502.00 | 442.00-466.00 |
| 700-800 | 515.00-544.00 | 475.00-489.00 |
| 600-700 | 552.00-595.00 | 492.00-512.00 |
| 500-600 | 615.00-652.00 | 525.00-565.00 |
| 400-500 | 690.00-740.00 | 562.00-640.00 |
| 300-400 | 775.00-850.00 | 650.00-730.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on September 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Dec-26 | 274 | 432 | -- | 432 | -- |
| 01-Feb-27 | 272 | 430 | -- | 432 | -- |
| 01-Mar-27 | 270 | 424 | -- | 424 | -- |
| 29-Mar-27 | 276 | 420 | -- | 420 | -- |
| 26-Apr-27 | 282 | 418 | -- | 418 | -- |
| 24-May-27 | 288 | 428 | -- | 430 | -- |
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