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US Trade- Steers
Live: 235.00 (bid/sales) *few sales
Rail: 372.00 (IA, NE) *few sales
Rail: 372.00 (IA, NE) *few sales
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 235.00 (bid/sales) *few sales
Rail: 372.00 (IA, NE) *few sales
Rail: 372.00 (IA, NE) *few sales
Canadian Dollar
$73.65
0.02
0.02
Cattle Report
Last Updated: March 11, 2026
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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. There have been reports packers are pulling hard on March contract cattle. Western Canadian steer carcass weights have drifted lower over the past month. Despite the pull back Western Canadian steer carcass weights are above last year and above the five-year average. Looking at the feed grain market barley prices have ticked higher over the past week or so gaining $10.00/tonne. Barley prices are at the highest point this year.
Canadian Dollar
$73.65 0.02
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 225.00-248.00 | 210.00-220.00 | 252.00-260.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in in the Northern feeding states yesterday with dressed sales at $372.00/cwt, $8.00/cwt lower than the previous week. Today buying interest is improving and live bids of $235.00/cwt have been reported in all major feeding states and some cattle are trading. Bids/sales are $5.00/cwt lower than last week. From a seasonal perspective this is traditionally a tougher period for the beef complex and beef demand. For Catholics, Lent is being observed where meat is traditionally not consumed on Fridays. In addition, Easter is also upcoming and retailers and the food service sector tend to put a larger focus on ham/turkey features and meal packages.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 235.00 (bid/sales) *few sales | 372.00 (IA, NE) *few sales |
| Choice Heifers | 235.00 (bid/sales) *few sales | 372.00 (IA, NE) *few sales |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 231.25 -1.12 | 229.05 -1.15 | 227.25 -1.10 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 318.87 |
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+ | 466.00-479.00 | 418.00-420.00 |
| 800-900 | 499.00-522.00 | 452.00-479.00 |
| 700-800 | 517.00-575.00 | 495.00-511.00 |
| 600-700 | 593.00-668.00 | 529.00-574.00 |
| 500-600 | 681.00-730.00 | 607.00-676.00 |
| 400-500 | 782.00-822.00 | 665.00-701.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | 705.00-765.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on March 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-26 | 310 | 472 | -- | -- | -- |
| 29-Ju-26 | 308 | 464 | -- | -- | -- |
| 27-Jul-26 | 302 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 24-Aug-26 | 296 | 466 | -- | 470 | -- |
| 21-Sep-26 | 292 | 466 | 582 | 466 | 586 |
| 19-Oct-26 | 290 | 464 | 586 | 460 | 586 |
| 16-Nov-26 | 282 | 456 | 584 | 452 | 586 |
