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Rail: 565.00-575.00 del
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 565.00-575.00 del
Rail: 565.00-575.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 235.00-238.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 370.00-375.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 370.00-375.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 235.00-238.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 370.00-375.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 370.00-375.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$71.53
0.16
0.16
Cattle Report
Last Updated: July 16, 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 $565.00-575.00/cwt delivered, $15.00-17.00/cwt lower than the previous week. All western Canadian packers bought cattle and lift times were all over the map. Cattle that traded were schedule for delivery anywhere from the first half of August to the first half of September. Small premiums were being paid for Chinese eligible cattle. US packer interest was noted but few if any cattle traded south.
Canadian Dollar
$71.53 0.16
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 565.00-575.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 565.00-575.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 252.00-276.00 | 230.00-250.00 | 304.00-330.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Iowa and Nebraska yesterday with dressed sales ranging from $370.00-375.00/cwt, $3.00-5.00/cwt lower than prices seen on Wednesday and $18.00-20.00/cwt lower than last week. Live sales in Texas and Kansas were from $235.00-238.00/cwt, $10.00-13.00/cwt lower. Fed cattle prices are at the lowest point since late March. Live cattle contracts continue to drift lower. Since the middle of June deferred live cattle contracts have dropped $20.00/cwt and are trading at 7-month lows. To a large degree the market seems oversold.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 235.00-238.00 (TX, KS) | 370.00-375.00 (NE, IA) |
| Choice Heifers | 235.00-238.00 (TX, KS) | 370.00-375.00 (NE, IA) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| August | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| 225.55 -1.52 | 222.02 -1.25 | 221.85 -1.35 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 335.27 |
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+ | 453.00-466.00 | 425.00-433.00 |
| 800-900 | 499.00-520.00 | 450.00-470.00 |
| 700-800 | 547.00-577.00 | 502.00-530.00 |
| 600-700 | 598.00-640.00 | 545.00-555.00 |
| 500-600 | 689.00-735.00 | 585.00-632.00 |
| 400-500 | --- | 650.00-695.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | Traded up to $7,500/pair |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on July 16, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-26 | 300 | 470 | -- | 470 | -- |
| 9-Nov-26 | 290 | 458 | -- | 458 | -- |
| 7-Dec-26 | 292 | 448 | -- | 448 | -- |
| 4-Jan-27 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1-Feb-27 | 286 | 442 | -- | 444 | -- |
| 1-Mar-27 | 286 | 438 | -- | 434 | -- |
| 29-Mar-27 | 290 | 436 | -- | 435 | - |
