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US Trade- Steers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: 26/04/2024
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales ranging from 430.00-432.00 delivered, steady to 5.00 higher than the previous week. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from next week delivery to the second half of May delivery. From a supply perspective the market is currently working through what could be the tightest supplies we see all year. Alberta fed cash to futures basis did strengthen this week, basis levels are stronger than last year and stronger than the five-year average. This week there was a good mix of fed calves and yearlings marketed.
Canadian Dollar
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 177.00-190.00 | 150.00-175.00 | 191.00-209.00 |
US Trade
In the US, active trade was reported in the Northern feeding states yesterday and bids strengthened from Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon. Dressed sales in Iowa and Nebraska ranged from $292.00-295/cwt, steady to $2.00/cwt higher than the previous week. Live sales were from 184.00-187.00 (mostly 185.00) 2.00 higher. Sales in Texas and Kansas were from 182.00-184.00, steady to 2.00 higher than the previous week. US steer carcass weights increased 3lbs to average 922lbs. Carcass weights are record large for the month of April
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA) | 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA) |
| Choice Heifers | 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA) | 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA) |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 184.10, +0.15 | 177.70, -0.10 | 176.32, +0.27 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 255.54 |
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+ | 305.00-310.00 | 270.00-284.00 |
| 800-900 | 313.00-332.00 | 289.00-307.00 |
| 700-800 | 344.00-375.00 | 313.00-328.00 |
| 600-700 | 390.00-422.00 | 329.00-360.00 |
| 500-600 | 425.00-450.00 | 362.00-392.00 |
| 400-500 | 445.00-465.00 | 400.00-407.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- | -- | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 | 334 | 380 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 | 336 | 384 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 | 332 | 380 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 | 324 | 374 |
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024. For more information visit lpi.ca
