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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 305.50-306.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 504.00-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 305.50-306.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 504.00-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 233.00-235.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 362.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 233.00-235.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 362.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

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July 28, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 28, 2025

Alberta fed prices averaged in the high 290s/cwt, despite season pressure, prices have increased over the past couple weeks. Dressed bids and sales were reported from $495.00-$503.00/cwt delivered (mostly $500.00/cwt delivered). Competition on the cash market was mixed, and U.S. interest was quiet. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery from mid-August to early September….

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July 21, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 21, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $297.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than previous week. Fed prices are around $40/cwt higher than last year. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $493.50498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Competition on the cash market was mixed last week. Cattle that traded were scheduled…

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July 14, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 14, 2025

Alberta fed prices averaged in the mid $290s/cwt, despite the slight pullback, fed prices are within $5.00/cwt of their highs set back in June. Dressed sales were reported from $495-$500/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery throughout August. Over the past couple of weeks,…

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July 7, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 7, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.75/cwt live, $1/cwt lower than previous week. Fed prices have declined for three consecutive weeks. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $494.50-498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were being scheduled…

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June 30, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 30, 2025

Alberta fed prices have a modest pullback over the past couple of weeks, but prices continue to remain historically strong, and basis levels have also strengthened. Fed prices closed the week trading in the high $290s/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $498.00-$503.00/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. U.S. interest was…

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June 23, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 23, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $298.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $497.00-502.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. A few cattle were booked for immediate delivery but in general, lift times are…

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June 16, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 16, 2025

Alberta fed prices begin to level off while Eastern fed prices continue to advance higher. Over the past couple weeks Western Canadian fed prices have been averaging on either side of $300.00/cwt. From a basis perspective, the market has been a little disappointing with Alberta fed prices at a $30.00/cwt discount against the Nebraska market….

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June 9, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 9, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $300.50/cwt live, $2/cwt higher than previous week. Fed cattle prices have traded steady to higher for the past thirteen weeks. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $496.00-502.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle…

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June 3, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 2, 2025

Alberta fed prices continues to march higher settings new highs. For the past couple of years, the markets have followed a very similar trend as prices have strengthened throughout spring. Dressed sales were reported at mostly $502/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. For the week ending May 24th, Western Canadian…

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May 26, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 26, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $298/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than previous week. Fed cattle prices are $38-39/cwt higher than a year ago. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $494.00-498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were…

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May 20, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 20, 2025

It was another exciting week for the fed cattle market with new highs being established. Fed prices have trended steady to higher for the past ten weeks. The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.50/cwt live, $3.50/cwt higher than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from…

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May 12, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 12, 2025

Alberta fed prices established new highs trading in the low $290s/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $490-$493/cwt delivered; $3/cwt stronger than the previous week. Buying interest was noted from three Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were scheduled from immediate to June delivery. For the week ending May 2nd, the Canadian weekly steer carcass weight…

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Cattle Report

Updated: October 14, 2025

Steers

Live: 305.50-306.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 504.00-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 305.50-306.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 504.00-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 233.00-235.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 362.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 233.00-235.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 362.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 309.21

Canadian Dollar

$71.45   0.01

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
05-Jan-26 -- -- --
02-Feb-26 310 496 --
02-Mar-26 310 492 --
30-Mar-26 310 486 --
27-April-26 318 488 --
25-May-26 326 490 --
22-Jun-26 322 482 --
Last Updated on October 9, 2025