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Cattle Report
Last Updated: April 6, 2026
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales on Monday saw no new trade to report, this week’s showlist has been compiled with volumes steady with the previous week. Alberta fed basis levels historically strengthen from March to April. In terms of Canadian fed cattle shipments, it sounds likely things are returning back to normal as Canadian fed cattle are being shipped into Hyrum Utah. Despite record high fed prices this does not mean record profits for the feedlot industry. A lot of the cattle being marketed today are on either side of breakeven levels.
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 222.00-242.00 (Thursday April 2nd) | 212.00-220.00 (Thursday April 2nd) | 242.00-247.00 (Thursday April 2nd) |
US Trade
In the US, there is no new trade to report, significant trade will likely be delayed until the second half of this week. Asking prices are poorly defined but are expected to start out in the upper $240.00’s/cwt on a live basis. Showlist volumes have been reported smaller in Colorado and Nebraska. According to a couple news sources JBS workers at the Greely Colorado plant are scheduled to head back to work today. No agreement has been reached but JBS has agreed to meet in the upcoming days to resume contract negotiations.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 248.45 +0.42 | 245.82 -1.20 | 241.57 -1.30 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 325.29 |
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+ | 462.00-473.00 (Thursday April 2nd) | 422.00-438.00 (Thursday April 2nd) |
| 800-900 | 486.00-509.00 | 462.00-472.00 |
| 700-800 | 529.00-560.00 | 503.00-512.00 |
| 600-700 | 610.00-625.00 | 536.00-575.00 |
| 500-600 | 680.00-725.00 | 599.00-642.00 |
| 400-500 | 740.00-770.00 | 645.00-710.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| 4,750.00-7,300.00/head (Thursday April 2nd) | --- | 6,750.00-8,000.00/head (Thursday April 2nd) |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on April 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Jun-26 | 330 | 492 | -- | -- | -- |
| 27-Jul-26 | 324 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 24-Aug-26 | 318 | 494 | -- | 496 | -- |
| 21-Sept-26 | 312 | 492 | 600 | 492 | 602 |
| 19-Oct-26 | 304 | 488 | 602 | 486 | 604 |
| 16-Nov-26 | 296 | 480 | 596 | 476 | 600 |
| 14-Dec-26 | 300 | 470 | 596 | 470 | 602 |
