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Rail: 530.00-535.00 del
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 530.00-535.00 del
Rail: 530.00-535.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$73.35
0.20
0.20
Cattle Report
Last Updated: February 27, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales so far this week have seen light trade develop, and a stronger price tone was noted from Wednesday to Thursday. Dressed sales were from $530.00-535.00/cwt delivered, $5.00/cwt higher than the previous week. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to mid-March delivery. This week the Canadian government announced an expansion of market access for Canadian beef and pork products into Indonesia. Canadian exporters are now able to export over thirty-month, bone in beef and for the first time, pork and pork products.
Canadian Dollar
$73.35 0.20
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 530.00-535.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 530.00-535.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 233.00-256.00 | 205.00-225.00 | 250.00-279.00 |
US Trade
In the U.S, light trade was reported in Nebraska and Iowa yesterday with dressed sales ranging from $382.00-384.00/cwt, $4.00-6.00/cwt lower than the previous week. Live sales in the Northern feeding states were from $244.00-245.00/cwt, $3.00/cwt softer. A few cattle also traded in Kansas at $243.00/cwt, $6.00/cwt weaker. Today live bids of $244.00/cwt have been noted in Kansas. Sale volumes are still light and buying interest will pick up over the next few hours. Yesterday feeder cattle contracts closed 500 points lower and are trading another 300-400 points lower today. Live cattle contracts have also been under pressure.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA) | 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA) |
| Choice Heifers | 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA) | 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| February | April | June |
|---|---|---|
| 244.70 -1.30 | 234.80 -2.10 | 231.50 -1.90 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 313.46 |
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+ | 478.00-484.00 | 432.00-440.00 |
| 800-900 | 495.00-516.00 | 465.00-470.00 |
| 700-800 | 535.00-578.00 | 495.00-520.00 |
| 600-700 | 587.00-655.00 | 545.00-602.00 |
| 500-600 | 690.00-731.00 | 605.00-648.00 |
| 400-500 | 755.00-792.00 | 665.00-717.00 |
| 300-400 | 870.00-880.00 | 725.00-765.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | ---- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on February 27, 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-May-26 | 310 | 476 | -- | 472 | -- |
| 22-June-26 | 310 | 470 | -- | -- | -- |
| 20-July-26 | 304 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 17-Aug-26 | 300 | 470 | -- | 460 | -- |
| 14-Sep-26 | 294 | 470 | -- | 468 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 292 | 468 | 586 | 466 | 592 |
| 09-Nov-26 | 284 | 458 | 580 | 454 | 590 |