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US Trade- Steers
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Rail: 395.00 (NE) *few
Rail: 395.00 (NE) *few
US Trade - Heifers
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Rail: 395.00 (NE) *few
Rail: 395.00 (NE) *few
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: July 8, 2026
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales last week saw light trade develop with weighted average steer and heifer price closing the week around $350.00/cwt, $6.00/cwt lower than the previous week. This is really the first significant price pull back seen this year. Annual price highs could now be in our rearview mirror. Last week butcher cows traded steady to $7.00/cwt higher through commercial auction facilities. Grass conditions remain good across much of the Prairies and there will be little to no panic to bring cows in early off summer pastures. This should keep non-fed supplies manageable for the next couple of months.
Canadian Dollar
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 241.00-266.00 | 225.00-236.00 | 288.00-301.00 |
US Trade
In the US, light trade was reported in Nebraska yesterday with dressed sales at $395.00/cwt, $5.00-8.00/cwt lower than last week. This light test of the market does not set a price trend, but many are thinking cash prices will be steady to lower this week. Beef cow slaughter remains historically small, yet a different story is being noted on the dairy side. YTD dairy cow slaughter is 5% larger than last year. Despite lower milk prices year over year, the industry has been profitable large in part due to higher prices being paid for crossbreed calves for beef production.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | --- | 395.00 (NE) *few |
| Choice Heifers | --- | 395.00 (NE) *few |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| August | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| 236.97 -1.45 | 232.72 -1.30 | 232.77 -1.22 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 337.11 |
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+ | 465.00-482.00 | 426.00-445.00 |
| 800-900 | 507.00-532.00 | 462.00-477.00 |
| 700-800 | 548.00-590.00 | 523.00-549.00 |
| 600-700 | 607.00-660.00 | 552.00-587.00 |
| 500-600 | 695.00-745.00 | 597.00-641.00 |
| 400-500 | --- | 649.00-733.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 7,000-9,900/pair |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
Last Updated on July 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Oct-26 | 312 | 492 | -- | 492 | -- |
| 2-Nov-26 | 302 | 480 | -- | 480 | -- |
| 30-Nov-26 | 302 | 470 | -- | 468 | -- |
| 25-Jan-27 | 298 | 466 | -- | 468 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 296 | 458 | -- | 454 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 300 | 458 | -- | 456 | -- |
