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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 550.00 del
Rail: 550.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 230.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 365.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 365.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 230.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 365.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 365.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$71.11
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: July 24, 2026
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Feeder Report
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales at mostly $550.00/cwt delivered, $15.00-25.00/cwt lower than last week. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery through out August and September. Over the past month fed prices have dropped $50.00/cwt on a dressed basis or roughly $450.00/head. When dressed sales were at $600.00/cwt delivered, feedlot margins were positive however, with the recent pull back feedlot margins are now negative.
Canadian Dollar
$71.11 0.10
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 550.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 550.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 248.00-275.00 | 228.00-245.00 | 293.00-315.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Iowa and Nebraska yesterday with dressed sales at $365.00/cwt, $8.00-20.00/cwt lower than the previous. Live sales in Texas and Kansas were at $230.00/cwt, $8.00/cwt lower. Today live bids of $230.00/cwt have been renewed in the Southern feeding states. USDA is scheduled to release its July 1st cattle on feed report this afternoon. Pre-report estimates are indicating June placements to be $2.00/cwt lower than last year while fed cattle marketings are forecasted to be down 3%. July 1st cattle on feed inventories are expected to be 2% larger compared to last year. USDA is also scheduled to release its July 1st cattle inventory report this afternoon. Giving a gage on what kind of herd expansion (if any) is taking place
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 230.00 (TX, KS) | 365.00 (IA, NE) |
| Choice Heifers | 230.00 (TX, KS) | 365.00 (IA, NE) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| August | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| 227.80 +2.40 | 223.55 +2.17 | 223.75 +2.57 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 334.00 |
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+ | 464.00-491.00 | 410.00-439.00 |
| 800-900 | 515.00-523.00 | 446.00-480.00 |
| 700-800 | 540.00-574.00 | 490.00-506.00 |
| 600-700 | 585.00-615.00 | 537.00-550.00 |
| 500-600 | --- | 575.00-620.00 |
| 400-500 | --- | 610.00-677.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on July 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Oct-26 | 294 | 470 | -- | 452 | -- |
| 16-Nov-26 | 284 | 460 | -- | 440 | -- |
| 14-Dec-26 | 288 | 450 | -- | 428 | -- |
| 8-Feb-27 | 282 | 442 | -- | 426 | -- |
| 8-Mar-27 | 282 | 440 | -- | 422 | -- |
| 5-Apr-27 | 288 | 438 | -- | 420 | -- |
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