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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 525.00-530.00 del
Rail: 525.00-530.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 249.00 *few (TX)
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US Trade - Heifers
Live: 249.00 *few (TX)
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Canadian Dollar
$73.13
0.04
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: February 19, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales on Wednesday saw light trade develop with dressed sales ranging from $525.00-530.00/cwt delivered, $5.00/cwt higher than the previous week. US packer interest has also been noted, live bids have been reported in the mid $330’s/cwt delivered to the US plant. Fed cattle prices have steadily increased since the start of the year and are hovering near record high levels. Looking at the most recent weekly live cattle export data. Canadian slaughter cattle exports (cows and fed cattle) totaled just over 12,000 head, the largest volume since December. Even though slaughter cattle exports to the US have increased volumes still remain below last year.
Canadian Dollar
$73.13 0.04
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 525.00-530.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 525.00-530.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 224.00-238.00 | 210.00-219.00 | 240.00-266.00 |
US Trade
In the U.S, yesterday light trade was reported on the Fed Cattle Exchange. These cattle were located in Texas and live sales were at $249.00/cwt, $1.00-3.00/cwt higher than last week. This light test of the market does not set a market trend. Business in the Northern feeding states has been quiet with no bids to speak of. Even though cash prices are at record high levels live cattle contracts are still shy of their highs set back in October. Historically large losses for the packing segment, struggling wholesale beef prices, and recent weakness for lean hog contracts could be under pinning live cattle contracts.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 249.00 *few (TX) | --- |
| Choice Heifers | 249.00 *few (TX) | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| February | April | June |
|---|---|---|
| 246.77 +0.17 | 242.40 -0.12 | 238.27, -0.15 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 308.80 |
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+ | 474.00-494.00 | 435.00-440.00 |
| 800-900 | 503.00-536.00 | 477.00-488.00 |
| 700-800 | 535.00-562.00 | 501.00-525.00 |
| 600-700 | 613.00-635.00 | 565.00-594.00 |
| 500-600 | 672.00-725.00 | 616.00-645.00 |
| 400-500 | 780.00-878.00 | 670.00-707.00 |
| 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 |