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Cattle Report
Last Updated: June 23, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales on Monday saw no new trade to report. Showlist volumes are larger than the previous week. From a supply perspective there are a few yearlings around but fed calf volumes continue to increase. Packers are short bought and buying interest on the cash market has been good. The Canadian beef retail price for the month of April was reported at $28.00/kg, down from March but 15% higher than last year. Retail pork and chicken prices also declined from March to April. Retail pork values are the lowest in ten months.
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 251.00-267.00 | 240.00-250.00 | 295.00-298.00 |
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 low to mid $260’s/cwt on a live basis. showlist volumes have been reported larger in all major feeding states. New World screwworm cases in the US continue to edge higher. The US has now reported 15 cases total. This number is expected to grow especially over the next couple of months. In overseas markets there have been reports Australia has filled its 205,000/tonne beef quota to China. Australian beef shipments into China will now face a 55% tariff for the balance of 2026.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| June | August | October |
|---|---|---|
| 255.27 -0.55 | 246.40 -0.95 | 240.52 -0.47 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 333.96 |
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+ | 460.00-475.00 | 404.00-421.00 |
| 800-900 | 499.00-527.00 | 450.00-477.00 |
| 700-800 | 577.00-585.00 | 535.00-557.00 |
| 600-700 | 650.00-670.00 | 561.00-594.00 |
| 500-600 | 690.00-725.00 | 604.00-635.00 |
| 400-500 | 740.00-775.00 | 650.00-725.00 |
| 300-400 | 900.00-905.00 | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 6,700-7,600/pair |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on June 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Sept-26 | 324 | 506 | -- | 508 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 320 | 504 | -- | 504 | -- |
| 09-Nov-26 | 308 | 494 | -- | 494 | -- |
| 07-Dec-26 | 308 | 482 | -- | 484 | -- |
| 01-Feb-27 | 304 | 478 | -- | 478 | -- |
| 01-Mar-27 | 302 | 474 | -- | 472 | -- |
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