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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 573.00-580.00 del
Rail: 573.00-580.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 265.00 (KS)
Rail: 410.00-415.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 410.00-415.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 265.00 (KS),
Rail: 410.00-415.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 410.00-415.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$72.77
0.19
0.19
Cattle Report
Last Updated: May 15, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales ranging from $573.00-580.00/cwt delivered, $8.00-13.00/cwt higher than last week. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from late May to mid June delivery depending on the packer. Stronger prices and stronger basis levels did encourage producers to market cattle. Yearling numbers are on the decline while more fed calves are hitting the market. A big flush of fed calves are not expected to hit the market, at least not in the near term. If a producer sells his fed calves 50lb to 70lb lighter than expected that can shift breakevens by $25/cwt on a dressed basis. Probably more regional but this winter has been a little tougher than normal and many producers have indicated performance has been impacted and cattle could use extra days on feed.
Canadian Dollar
$72.77 0.19
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 573.00-580.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 573.00-580.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 241.00-258.00 | 230.00-240.00 | 265.00-270.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in in Nebraska and Iowa with dressed sales ranging from $410.00-415.00/cwt, $5.00/cwt higher than prices seen earlier in the week and $8.00-10.00/cwt higher than last week. Sales in Kansas were at $265.00/cwt, $7.00-9.00/cwt higher. On Wednesday there were reports China had renewed licenses for hundreds of beef processing plants. However, after the initial announcement China has seemingly halt licenses again. The trade situation between the two countries remains quite volatile.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 265.00 (KS) | 410.00-415.00 (IA, NE) |
| Choice Heifers | 265.00 (KS), | 410.00-415.00 (IA, NE) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| June | August | October |
|---|---|---|
| 253.62 +1.55 | 248.10 +1.95 | 240.02 +1.95 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 330.12 |
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+ | 458.00-482.00 | 422.00-448.00 |
| 800-900 | 507.00-525.00 | 469.00-506.00 |
| 700-800 | 540.00-577.00 | 492.00-519.00 |
| 600-700 | 607.00-643.00 | 537.00-590.00 |
| 500-600 | 677.00-720.00 | 604.00-639.00 |
| 400-500 | 720.00-810.00 | 660.00-715.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on May 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Aug-26 | 320 | 476 | -- | -- | -- |
| 07-Sep-26 | 312 | 474 | -- | 480 | -- |
| 05-Oct-26 | 306 | 474 | 590 | 476 | 596 |
| 02-Nov-26 | 294 | 464 | 582 | 464 | 586 |
| 30-Nov-26 | 294 | 454 | 578 | 454 | 586 |
| 28-Dec-26 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 25-Jan-27 | 290 | 450 | 588 | 456 | 600 |
