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US Trade- Steers
Live: 260.00 (TX, KS),
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 260.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$73.04
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: May 12, 2026
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales on Monday saw no new trade to report, this week’s showlist has been compiled with volumes larger than the previous week. Over the past couple of weeks Alberta fed prices have been trading at roughly a $12.00/cwt discount against the US market. Alberta cow prices are trading at an $8.00/cwt premium to the US, the largest premium seen this year. For the week ending May 2nd Western Canadian fed slaughter totaled just over 33,000 head. For the end of April and not counting 2020 due to Covid, this is the smallest fed slaughter since 2016.
Canadian Dollar
$73.04 0.20
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 239.00-256.00 | 220.00-235.00 | 260.00-276.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Texas and Kansas yesterday with live sales at $260.00/cwt, $2.00-4.00/cwt higher than last week. Dressed sales in Iowa and Nebraska were at $400.00/cwt, $2.00/cwt lower. This light test of the market does not set a price trend. Significant trade could hold off until Wednesday or Thursday. Asking prices are poorly defined but are expected to start out around $262.00/cwt on a live basis. Four state showlist volumes have been reported smaller with the largest week over week declines in fed supplies noted in the Northern feeding states. In March US beef imports were record large, coming in 20% above last year. In March the number one supplier of beef was Brazil. YTD beef imports are up 16% compared to 2025.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 260.00 (TX, KS), | 400.00 (NE, IA) |
| Choice Heifers | 260.00 (TX, KS) | 400.00 (NE, IA) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| June | August | October |
|---|---|---|
| 251.05 +1.65 | 244.27 +0.72 | 236.95 +0.27 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 330.04 |
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+ | 480.00-489.00 | 420.00-458.00 |
| 800-900 | 490.00-547.00 | 461.00-480.00 |
| 700-800 | 545.00-600.00 | 489.00-555.00 |
| 600-700 | 608.00-660.00 | 572.00-586.00 |
| 500-600 | 717.00-790.00 | 612.00-673.00 |
| 400-500 | 800.00-837.00 | 690.00-720.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | 805.00-855.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 6,900-8,200/pair |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on May 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Aug-26 | 322 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 31-Aug-26 | 314 | 488 | -- | 494 | -- |
| 28-Sept-26 | 310 | 486 | 592 | 490 | 600 |
| 26-Oct-26 | 302 | 480 | 588 | 482 | 594 |
| 23-Nov-26 | 296 | 472 | 582 | 472 | 592 |
| 21-Dec-26 | 300 | 468 | 584 | 470 | 596 |
| 18-Jan-26 | 296 | 468 | -- | -- | -- |
