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Rail: 480.00 del
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 480.00 del
Rail: 480.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 210.00 (IA)*few
Rail: 335.00 (IA)*few
Rail: 335.00 (IA)*few
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 210.00 (IA) *few
Rail: 335.00 (IA)*few
Rail: 335.00 (IA)*few
Canadian Dollar
$70.28
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: November 13, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales at $480.00/cwt delivered, $10.00/cwt lower than the previous week. Cattle that traded were scheduled for early January delivery. As fed cattle prices drift lower it should be highlighted a lot of cattle hitting the market right now have breakevens on either side of $330.00/cwt on a live basis. Suggesting feedlot losses are around $700/head. One major packer has been off the fed market for the past two weeks not bidding on cattle.
Canadian Dollar
$70.28 0.05
Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | 480.00 del |
| Heifers | --- | 480.00 del |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 187.00-222.00 | 150.00-185.00 | 234.000-251.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Iowa yesterday with live sales ta $210.00/cwt and dressed sales were at $335.00/cwt. Live sales are steady to as much as $8.00/cwt lower than last week while dressed sales are steady to $5.00/cwt weaker. Yesterday live bids of $215.00/cwt were being passed in Texas and Kansas yesterday, bids are $3.00/cwt softer. Packers have bought very few cattle and buying interest is expected to pick up over the next several hours. US steer carcass weights increased 4lbs to average 995lbs, carcass weights are record large.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 210.00 (IA)*few | 335.00 (IA)*few |
| Choice Heifers | 210.00 (IA) *few | 335.00 (IA)*few |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| December | February | April |
|---|---|---|
| 218.82 -0.07 | 222.72 -0.22 | 225.80 -0.15 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 240.06 |
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+ | 462.00-466.00 | 411.00-416.00 |
| 800-900 | 475.00-488.00 | 418.00-436.00 |
| 700-800 | 501.00-538.00 | 440.00-462.00 |
| 600-700 | 543.00-587.00 | 494.00-525.00 |
| 500-600 | 612.00-693.00 | 521.000-605.00 |
| 400-500 | 742.00-805.00 | 610.00-675.00 |
| 300-400 | 839.00-860.00 | 707.00-825.00 |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on November 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Feb-27 | 280 | 456 | -- | 452 | -- |
| 08-Mar-27 | 282 | 454 | -- | -- | -- |
| 05-Apr-27 | 299 | 452 | -- | 448 | -- |
| 03-May-27 | 294 | 450 | -- | 446 | -- |
| 31-May-27 | 302 | 454 | -- | 446 | -- |
| 28-Jun-27 | 300 | 454 | -- | -- | -- |
| 26-Jul-27 | 294 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
