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Rail: 490.00-500.00 del
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-500.00 del
Rail: 490.00-500.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 220.00 (IA), 223.00 (NE)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 220.00 (IA), 223.00 (NE)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: September 25, 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 $490.00-500.00/cwt, steady to $8.00/cwt higher than the previous week. Cattle that traded were scheduled for early November delivery. After trending lower for the past couple of months the fed market is starting to show signs of stability. Looking at the feed grain markets, from their recent lows in late-August barley prices have rallied $15.00/tonne. From a seasonal perspective it would not be surprising if fall price lows were in our rearview mirror.
Canadian Dollar
$70.97 0.02
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 490.00-500.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 490.00-500.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 192.00-210.00 | 177.00-190.00 | 220.000-226.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Iowa and Nebraska yesterday with dressed sales ranging from $348.00-355.00/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Live sales in Nebraska were at $223.00/cwt and sales in Iowa were at $220.00/cwt. Sales in Nebraska were steady while sales in Iowa were a couple dollars lower. Business in the Southern feeding states has been quiet today, live bids of $220.00/cwt were being passed in both Texas and Kansas. There have been numerous reports of increased immigration enforcements targeting processing facilities in Kansas, which has weighted on the futures market. Workers have been afraid to show up to work which has been reflective in reduced slaughter rates with daily estimates running below 100,000 head.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 220.00 (IA), 223.00 (NE) | 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA) |
| Choice Heifers | 220.00 (IA), 223.00 (NE) | 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| October | December | February |
|---|---|---|
| 219.25 +0.17 | 221.72 +0.62 | 223.70 +0.82 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 278.11 |
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+ | 462.00-475.00 | 409.00-434.00 |
| 800-900 | 495.00-510.00 | 432.00-451.00 |
| 700-800 | 517.00-545.00 | 461.00-500.00 |
| 600-700 | 540.00-592.00 | 505.00-525.00 |
| 500-600 | 625.00-680.00 | 535.00-577.00 |
| 400-500 | 697.00-732.00 | 663.00-714.00 |
| 300-400 | 865.00-986.00 | 670.00-771.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on September 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-26 | 284 | 444 | -- | 442 | -- |
| 18-Jan-27 | 282 | 444 | -- | -- | -- |
| 15-Feb-27 | 280 | 434 | -- | 428 | -- |
| 15-Mar-27 | 280 | 432 | -- | 426 | -- |
| 12-Apr-27 | 286 | 430 | -- | 424 | -- |
| 10-May-27 | 294 | 432 | -- | 430 | -- |
| 07-May-27 | 298 | 438 | -- | -- | -- |
