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AB Direct - Heifers
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Canadian Dollar
$72.13
0.16
0.16
Cattle Report
Last Updated: September 11, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales at $495.00/cwt delivered, sales are positioned at the top end of last week’s trading range. Competition on the cash market was limited with one packer buying most of the cattle this week. Cattle that traded were scheduled for the second half of October delivery. US packer interest was noted on both the Eastern and Western market. US bids were at a premium over local sales.
Canadian Dollar
$72.13 0.16
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 495.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 495.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 204.00-231.00 | 183.00-203.00 | 239.00-266.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Iowa yesterday with live sales at $218.00/cwt and dressed sales were at $355.00/cwt. Live sales are steady with the previous week while dressed sales are $5.00-10.00/cwt stronger. Sale volumes are still light but buying interest is starting to pick up. Live bids in the Southern US have been reported at $224.00/cwt, bids are $1.00-2.00/cwt higher. So far, no cattle have traded. Both live and feeder cattle contracts are seeing tiple digit gains today. US beef imports for July were 19% higher than last year. Beef imports from Mexico, Brazil and Australia have been strong, imports from these three counties account for over 50% of total imports. One market that has seen beef shipments to the US increase is Argentina. Argentina beef shipments to the US are up 155% compared to last year.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| October | December | February |
|---|---|---|
| 218.90 +1.07 | 221.55 +1.95 | 223.22 +2.07 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 291.65 |
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+ | 458.00-484.00 | 419.00-432.00 |
| 800-900 | 485.00-490.00 | 427.00-449.00 |
| 700-800 | 495.00-531.00 | 452.00-473.00 |
| 600-700 | 529.00-585.00 | 467.00-497.00 |
| 500-600 | 631.00-659.00 | 530.00-605.00 |
| 400-500 | 724.00-766.00 | 622.00-625.00 |
| 300-400 | 802.00-822.00 | 673.00-725.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on September 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Dec-26 | 274 | 432 | -- | 432 | -- |
| 01-Feb-27 | 272 | 430 | -- | 432 | -- |
| 01-Mar-27 | 270 | 424 | -- | 424 | -- |
| 29-Mar-27 | 276 | 420 | -- | 420 | -- |
| 26-Apr-27 | 282 | 418 | -- | 418 | -- |
| 24-May-27 | 288 | 428 | -- | 430 | -- |
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