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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 505.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 505.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 240.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 240.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$71.57
0.08

Canfax

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March 29, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 29, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales were limited by a smaller cash offering last week as many feedlots revert out of cash and back to the formula grid market. It should be noted that total weekly marketings last week were the smallest so far this year. Light steer trade was marked at $250/cwt delivered, generally steady with…

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March 22, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 22, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales saw weighted average prices ease modestly lower last week. The majority of trade was reported dressed at $250/cwt delivered and delivery dates were scheduled for the first week of April. Western Canadian fed slaughter for the week ending March 13th was 1% smaller than the previous week and YTD were 15%…

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March 15, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 15, 2021

The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $149/cwt, $1/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed prices are at their lowest point in seven weeks. Last week dressed sales were reported from $247-250/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of April 5th and 12th delivery. Last…

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March 8, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 8, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume trade last week with prices fully steady with the previous week. A handful of live steer trade was reported comparable with the previous week and the bulk of dressed trade was $254/cwt delivered. Average steer and heifer prices closed the week fully steady at $150.92 and $150.22/cwt respectively….

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March 1, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 1, 2021

The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $152/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. This is the first time in 36 weeks fed prices have been above last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.00-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the first half of…

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February 22, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 22, 2021

The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $152/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. This is the first time in 36 weeks fed prices have been above last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.00-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the first half of…

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Cattle Report

Updated: October 17, 2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 505.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 505.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 240.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 240.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 307.97

Canadian Dollar

$71.57   0.08

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
09-Feb-26 318 502 --
09-Mar-26 318 498 --
06-Apr-26 320 494 --
04-May-26 328 498 --
01-June-26 334 500 --
29-June-26 328 490 --
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Last Updated on October 16, 2025