Alberta fed prices over the past eight weeks have declined $17/cwt, but the fed market is starting to show signs of stability, holding around $300/cwt. Fed prices are within $3/cwt of their second-half lows made in early July. Dressed sales were reported from $495–$505/cwt delivered. All Western Canadian packers bought cattle, but competition on the cash market was somewhat limited….

Alberta’s beef sector has been relatively fortunate, compared to poultry and swine, having experienced few incursions of rapidly spreading diseases with high rates of mortality. That said, we all remember BSE and the devastating, long-lasting impact it had on our industry. We are a sector that relies on trade. Around 40–50 per cent of our…

Western Canadian and U.S. prices have been moving in opposite directions as of late. Weighted average fed prices closed $1.00–$2.00/cwt lower in Western Canada last week. Very light dressed sales were reported from $505.00–$508.00/cwt delivered. Competition on the cash market was limited, with one major packer not bidding. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery…