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Cattle Report
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
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Feeder Report
Slaughter Report
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. This week’s showlist has been compiled with volumes smaller than the previous week. One Western Canadian packer is sounding short bought and inquires are being made. Canfax released its February 1st cattle on feed report last Friday. Fewer cattle were placed into Alberta and Saskatchewan feedlots in January compared to last year. Lower feedlot placements were expected as last year some auction facilities were reporting near record volumes as fears of US tariffs had producers racing to get feeder cattle marketed. This year the situation is much different. For the month of February cattle on feed inventories are the smallest since 2019.
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 218.00-234.00 | 196.00-215.00 | 225.00-240.00 |
US Trade
In the U.S, there is no new trade to report, and significant trade will likely be delayed until Thursday or Friday. Asking prices are poorly defined but are expected to start out around $250.00/cwt on a live basis. Showlist volumes are larger in the North and smaller in the Southern feeding states. The All-fresh beef retail price for the month of January was reported at $9.47/lb. down $0.08/lb from December. Retail beef prices are 16% higher than last year. Retail pork prices strengthened from December to January, prices are steady with last year.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | --- |
| Choice Heifers | --- | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| February | April | June |
|---|---|---|
| 246.45 -0.10 | 242.75 -0.05 | 238.57, +0.12 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 313.92 |
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+ | 460.00-467.00 | 426.00-437.00 |
| 800-900 | 502.00-513.00 | 460.00-470.00 |
| 700-800 | 528.00-573.00 | 479.00-507.00 |
| 600-700 | 611.00-672.00 | 556.00-615.00 |
| 500-600 | 674.00-739.00 | 616.00-640.00 |
| 400-500 | 779.00-830.00 | 687.00-747.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on February 12, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-May-26 | 306 | 478 | -- | 468 | -- |
| 08-June-26 | 310 | 468 | -- | -- | -- |
| 06-June-26 | 304 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 03-Aug-26 | 300 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 31-Aug-26 | 294 | 464 | -- | 468 | -- |
| 28-Sept-26 | 292 | 466 | 586 | 464 | 590 |
| 26-Oct-26 | 286 | 460 | 586 | 456 | 590 |