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Cattle Report
Last Updated: October 7, 2026
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
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. Western Canadian fed slaughter for the week ending September 26th totaled just over 45,000 head, the largest slaughter volume since January 2024. This is the third consecutive week that slaughter volumes have been higher than last year. Processing rates have also increased in Eastern Canada, a clear sign that the packer is making some money.
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 205.00-226.00 | 187.00-200.00 | 227.000-249.00 |
US Trade
In the US, there is no new trade to report and no bids to speak of today. Trade will likely hold off for at least another day. Wholesale beef prices have been impressive however, pressure has been noted on both the 50% and 90% trim market. Historically large fed cattle carcass weights have weighted on the 50% trim market, US 50% trim prices are trading at the lowest point since December 2024. Cow slaughter rates have seasonally started to tick higher pressuring the 90% trim market. On top of that, overseas beef imports continue to be historically large weighing on prices as well. Since early August 90% trim prices have dropped 14%.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| October | December | February |
|---|---|---|
| 221.52 +0.30 | 223.67 -0.42 | 226.75 -0.42 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 267.77 |
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+ | 455.00-472.00 | 406.00-429.00 |
| 800-900 | 501.00-522.00 | 442.00-448.00 |
| 700-800 | 521.00-541.00 | 465.00-497.00 |
| 600-700 | 539.00-608.00 | 495.00-535.00 |
| 500-600 | 624.00-670.00 | 535.000-597.00 |
| 400-500 | 690.00-805.00 | 610.00-675.00 |
| 300-400 | 795.00-926.00 | 695.00-740.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on October 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-27 | 286 | 460 | -- | 460 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 286 | 452 | -- | 446 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 288 | 450 | -- | 446 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 294 | 446 | -- | 442 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 300 | 452 | -- | 450 | -- |
| 14-Jun-27 | 304 | 456 | -- | -- | -- |
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