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US Trade- Steers
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US Trade - Heifers
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Rail: 395.00 (NE) *few
Rail: 395.00 (NE) *few
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: July 8, 2026
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales on Tuesday saw no new trade to report but there is a good chance scattered trade will develop by this afternoon. Compared to a couple weeks ago packer lift times are beginning to stretch out. Last week on a cash-to-cash basis Alberta fed prices were at a $4.00/cwt discount against the US market. Basis levels have strengthened and packer interest on the Western Canadian fed market is expected to be quiet this week. For the month of June Western Canadian fed slaughter was the smallest since 2015. Smaller slaughter rates continue to be a concern especially as market ready fed numbers are expected to seasonally start increasing.
Canadian Dollar
$70.81 0.14
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 241.00-266.00 | 225.00-236.00 | 288.00-301.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Nebraska yesterday with dressed sales at $395.00/cwt, $5.00-8.00/cwt lower than last week. This light test of the market does not set a price trend, but many are thinking cash prices will be steady to lower this week. Beef cow slaughter remains historically small, yet a different story is being noted on the dairy side. YTD dairy cow slaughter is 5% larger than last year. Despite lower milk prices year over year, the industry has been profitable large in part due to higher prices being paid for crossbreed calves for beef production.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | 395.00 (NE) *few |
| Choice Heifers | --- | 395.00 (NE) *few |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| August | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| 236.97 -1.45 | 232.72 -1.30 | 232.77 -1.22 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 337.11 |
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+ | 465.00-482.00 | 426.00-445.00 |
| 800-900 | 507.00-532.00 | 462.00-477.00 |
| 700-800 | 548.00-590.00 | 523.00-549.00 |
| 600-700 | 607.00-660.00 | 552.00-587.00 |
| 500-600 | 695.00-745.00 | 597.00-641.00 |
| 400-500 | --- | 649.00-733.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 7,000-9,900/pair |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Sept-26 | 316 | 494 | -- | 498 | -- |
| 26-Oct-26 | 308 | 488 | -- | 488 | -- |
| 23-Nov-26 | 304 | 476 | -- | 476 | -- |
| 21-Dec-26 | 304 | 472 | -- | 474 | -- |
| 18-Jan-27 | 300 | 472 | -- | -- | -- |
| 15-Feb-27 | 300 | 462 | -- | 462 | -- |
| 15-Mar-27 | 300 | 462 | -- | 460 | -- |
