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Rail: 559.50-572.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 559.50-572.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 559.50-572.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 235.00-238.00 (TX, KS), 240.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 373.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 373.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 235.00-238.00 (TX, KS), 240.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 373.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 373.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$71.38
0.16
0.16
Cattle Report
Last Updated: July 20, 2026
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales last week saw light trade develop with weighted average steer and heifer price closing the week around $340.00/cwt, $9.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Over the past three weeks fed prices have declined $17.00/cwt. Most of the cattle that traded last week were fed calves but there were a few yearlings in the mix. Butcher cows traded $5.00/cwt lower through commercial auction facilities last week, but rail prices were mostly steady. Despite live cattle contracts dropping $20.00/cwt, the western Canadian calf and feeder market continues to hold up well. Forward delivery calf prices continue to trade at record highs. Last week forward delivery calf prices were roughly $20.00/cwt higher than the monthly June average.
Canadian Dollar
$71.38 0.16
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 559.50-572.00 FOB feedlot (last week) |
| Heifers | --- | 559.50-572.00 FOB feedlot (last week) |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 250.00-266.00 | 232.00-249.00 | 289.00-309.00 |
US Trade
In the US, trade was scattered over the course of the week, and a softer price tone was noted as the week progressed. Dressed sales in Iowa and Nebraska were from $373-385.00/cwt, $8.00-17.00/cwt lower than the previous week. Live sales in the North were at mostly $240.00/cwt while sales in Texas and Kansas were from $235.00-238.00/cwt, $8.00-13.00/cwt lower. The All-fresh beef retail price for the month of June was reported at $9.64/lb, up $0.12/lb from May. Retail beef prices are 12% higher than last year. Retail pork and chicken prices have been disappointing relative to the beef market. Retail pork and chicken prices are steady to lower than last year.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 235.00-238.00 (TX, KS), 240.00 (NE, IA) last week | 373.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week |
| Choice Heifers | 235.00-238.00 (TX, KS), 240.00 (NE, IA) last week | 373.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| August | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| 224.57 +0.15 | 220.95 +0.25 | 220.72 +0.20 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 333.78 |
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+ | 458.00-475.00 | 422.00-423.00 |
| 800-900 | 503.00-513.00 | 455.00-476.00 |
| 700-800 | 540.00-557.00 | 497.00-525.00 |
| 600-700 | 595.00-665.00 | 560.00-568.00 |
| 500-600 | 685.00-720.00 | 597.00-617.00 |
| 400-500 | --- | --- |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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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 | - |
