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Canadian Dollar

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Cattle Report

Last Updated: March 25, 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. Packer inquiries have already been noted. There have been rumblings that one packer could start to add a couple Saturday shifts. For the week ending March 14th Canadian cow carcass weights averaged 827lbs, a new record high. Most of the cows entering the slaughter mix are likely coming out of feedlots and have probably been on feed for anywhere from 60-90 days. Despite historically large carcass weights YTD non-fed beef production is down 12% compared to 2025. With less non-fed beef production, Canadian beef imports have been strong to start the year off.

 

 

 

Canadian Dollar

$72.73   0.14

Steer & Heifer Trade

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AB Cow & Bull Trade

D1, D2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls
222.00-244.00 205.00-218.00 245.00-260.00

US Trade

In the US, there is no new trade to report and no bids to speak of. Trade will likely hold off until Thursday or Friday. Yesterday beef cutout values closed $1.00/cwt higher. Not only have beef cutout values moved higher but pork cutout values have as well. Pork cutout values are trading slightly above last year and the five-year average. Pork production for 2026 is forecasted to be 3% larger than 2025. With further production growth, exports will be critical for the pork sector.

US Trade

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange

April June August
235.55 +0.17 235.40 +0.80 233.10 +1.00

National slaughter cows

Boner Cows Rail Average
Over 500 lbs. 318.14

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+ 462.00-468.00 417.00-435.00
800-900 502.00-508.00 454.00-471.00
700-800 537.00-573.00 488.00-512.00
600-700 585.00-647.00 538.00-585.00
500-600 680.00-730.00 597.00-642.00
400-500 712.00-760.00 680.00-717.00
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Bred Cows Bred Heifers Cow/Calf Pairs
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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Last Updated on March 19, 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
15-Jun-26 310 468 -- -- --
13-Jul-26 304 -- -- -- --
10-Aug-26 300 464 -- -- --
07-Sept-26 294 464 -- 464 --
05-Oct-26 292 464 576 462 586
02-Nov-26 282 456 572 452 580
30-Nov-26 282 448 572 446 582

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