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Cattle Report
Last Updated: March 17, 2026
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sale Monday saw no new trade to report, this week’s showlist has been compiled with volumes larger than the previous week. Last week on a cash-to-cash basis Alberta fed prices were at a $1.00/cwt premium against the Nebraska market. The strongest basis since June 2023. Maybe not surprising, with stronger basis levels and fewer Canadian fed cattle likely being shipped to Hyrum Utah due to the strike at Greely Colorado. Canadian fed cattle shipments to the US have slowed considerably. The one positive, Western Canadian packers have been running lighter hours so there is room to boost slaughter rates.
Canadian Dollar
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 227.00-251.00 | 210.00-225.00 | 242.00-265.00 |
US Trade
In the US, there is no new trade to report, and significant trade will likely be delayed until the second half of this week. Asking prices are poorly defined but are expected to start out around $240.00/cwt on a live basis. Showlist volumes are larger in the Southern feeding states and smaller in the North. The All-fresh beef retail price for the month of February was reported at $9.64/lb, up $0.18/lb from January. Retail beef prices are 18% higher than last year and did establish new record highs. Retail pork prices have struggled relative to the beef market. From January to February retail pork prices did decline. Retail pork prices have generally chopped sideways for the past twelve months.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 234.07 +0.82 | 232.35 +0.47 | 230.15 +0.47 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 313.09 |
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+ | 460.00-472.00 | 422.00-425.00 |
| 800-900 | 486.00-508.00 | 474.00-484.00 |
| 700-800 | 544.00-586.00 | 493.00-520.00 |
| 600-700 | 599.00-639.00 | 550.00-584.00 |
| 500-600 | 722.00-737.00 | 605.00-629.00 |
| 400-500 | 765.00-825.00 | 660.00-680.00 |
| 300-400 | 900.00-950.00 | 720.00-830.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on March 12, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Jun-26 | 302 | 456 | -- | -- | -- |
| 06-Ju-26 | 296 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 03-Aug-26 | 294 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 31-Aug-26 | 286 | 452 | 454 | 454 | -- |
| 28-Sep-26 | 284 | 452 | 450 | 450 | 576 |
| 26-Oct-26 | 278 | 446 | 444 | 444 | 574 |
| 23-Nov-26 | 274 | 436 | 434 | 434 | 574 |
