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US Trade- Steers
Live: 250.00-255.00 (TX, KN) 252.00-255.00 (NE)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 250.00-255.00 (TX, KN) 252.00-255.00 (NE)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: April 29, 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. With the excitement around higher prices in the US many producers are optimistic and will be looking for higher prices this week. Seasonally yearling supplies are declining and fed calves are on the horizon. Over the past couple of weeks Western Canadian fed slaughter has been over 39,000 head, some of the largest slaughter volume seen this year.
Canadian Dollar
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 239.00-252.00 | 225.00-235.00 | 260.00-268.00 |
US Trade
In the US, a stronger price tone was noted as the day progressed. Live sales in Texas and Kansas were from $250.00-255.00/cwt, $4.00-9.00/cwt higher than the previous week. Dressed sales in Nebraska and Iowa were at $400.00/cwt, $14.00/cwt higher. Live sales in the North were $252.00-255.00/cwt, $6.00-9.00/cwt stronger. US cash market established new highs in addition, all 2026 live cattle contracts put in new highs as well. Looking at the grain markets, one thing that we have been keeping an eye on is the wheat market. The December wheat contract has moved higher since the start of April gaining almost one dollar a bushel. Spill over from the wheat market could support the corn complex.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 250.00-255.00 (TX, KN) 252.00-255.00 (NE) | 400.00 (NE, IA) |
| Choice Heifers | 250.00-255.00 (TX, KN) 252.00-255.00 (NE) | 400.00 (NE, IA) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 255.15 +2.47 | 254.40 +0.90 | 249.77 +0.67 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 328.36 |
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+ | 460.00-476.00 | 421700-430.00 |
| 800-900 | 507.00-550.00 | 462.00-482.00 |
| 700-800 | 551.00-583.00 | 494.00-519.00 |
| 600-700 | 591.00-664.00 | 547.00-606.00 |
| 500-600 | 670.00-740.00 | 619.00-672.00 |
| 400-500 | 790.00-840.00 | 680.00-730.00 |
| 300-400 | 880.00-960.00 | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on April 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-July-26 | 314 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 17-Aug-26 | 308 | 468 | -- | 462 | -- |
| 14-Sept-26 | 302 | 468 | -- | 470 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 298 | 466 | 586 | 466 | 582 |
| 09-Nov-26 | 288 | 456 | 578 | 456 | 580 |
| 07-Dec-26 | 290 | 448 | 576 | 448 | 580 |
| 04-Jan-27 | -- | -- | -- | - | - |
