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Rail: 550-556 del (bids/sales)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 550-556 del (bids/sales)
Rail: 550-556 del (bids/sales)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 246.00 (KN, TX)
Rail: 386.00 (NE)
Rail: 386.00 (NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 246.00 (KN, TX)
Rail: 386.00 (NE)
Rail: 386.00 (NE)
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: April 24, 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 $550.00-556.00/cwt delivered (most of the sales were at $555.00/cwt delivered) steady with the previous week. Live sales were in the mid $330’s/cwt FOB feedlot, stronger than last week’s weighted average price. Lift times were all over the map depending on the packer. Most of the cattle that traded would be picked up in two weeks but there were a few cattle that would not be picked up until early June. Stronger basis levels did encourage producers to market cattle. This week’s cash offering has been cleaned up.
Canadian Dollar
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 550-556 del (bids/sales) |
| Heifers | --- | 550-556 del (bids/sales) |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 244.00-269.00 | 217.00-235.00 | 290.00-316.00 |
US Trade
In the US, another round of light trade took place yesterday. Live sales in Kansas were at $246.00/cwt, $2.00/cwt lower than the previous week. Dressed sales in Iowa and Nebraska were at $386.00/cwt, $2.00-3.00/cwt lower. Today live bids of $246.00/cwt have been renewed in all feeding regions. Light clean up trade is possible but for the most part business has wrapped up for this week. Looking at the feeder market, last week the US feeder index set new record highs, however prices have drifted over the past couple of days.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 246.00 (KN, TX) | 386.00 (NE) |
| Choice Heifers | 246.00 (KN, TX) | 386.00 (NE) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 249.10 +2.05 | 245.80 +2.30 | 242.35 +2.20 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 327.24 |
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+ | 452.00-466.00 | 421.00-430.00 |
| 800-900 | 504.00-515.00 | 455.00-486.00 |
| 700-800 | 5300.00-575.00 | 480.00-515.00 |
| 600-700 | 612.00-656.00 | 540.00-584.00 |
| 500-600 | 690.00-710.00 | 605.00-640.00 |
| 400-500 | 745.00-805.00 | 667.00-711.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 6,400-7,000/pair |
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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 | -- | -- | -- | - | - |
