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AB Direct - Heifers

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US Trade- Steers

Live: 239.00 (TX), 235.00 (IA)
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US Trade - Heifers

Live: 239.00 (TX), 235.00 (IA)
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 12, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $255/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than the previous week. From their highs in June, prices have declined $10/cwt. Despite lower prices fed cattle prices continue to be historically strong. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 29, 2024

Alberta last week weighted average fed steer and heifer closed the week around $257/cwt live, fed prices dropped $8.70/cwt after reaching an all-time high back in early June; but appear to have stabilized. Last week, dressed sales reported at $428/cwt delivered, traded steady for the last four weeks. Cattle that were traded are scheduled for…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 22, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $256.50/cwt live, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers and dressed sales were reported from $425.00-426.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Most of the cattle that traded were scheduled for the…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 16, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted averaged fed prices held steady with the previous week at $255/cwt live. Following seasonal trends, trading steady to weaker as summer heat sets in. When taking a step back and look at where we started, fed prices have rallied by about $37/cwt since the start of the year. Making it…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 8, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $255/cwt live, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers and dressed sales were reported from $425.75-427.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Most of the cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 2, 2024

Alberta fed cattle traded softer for the third consecutive week. Dressed sales were reported at the lower end of last week’s trading range. Cattle are scheduled for pick up in three weeks. For the week ending June 15th, Canadian fed cattle exports to the U.S. were 7,638 head, were up 7 per cent from last…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 17, 2024

Last week, Alberta fed steer and heifer both traded softer compared to the previous week, averaging $264 /cwt and $263/cwt, respectively. There was moderate competition among packer with one packer not buying. Dressed sales were reported at $433-440/cwt delivered. Cattle that are traded are scheduled for delivery in the first half of July. The Alberta…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 10, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $264.50/cwt live, $3/cwt higher than the previous week. This is the third consecutive week that fed steer prices have averaged over $260/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $426.50-438.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Most of the cattle that traded would be picked…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 3, 2024

Last week, Alberta fed market saw strong competition among packers, although U.S. packer interest remains light. Steers and heifers traded at $262/cwt and $260 respectively, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Dressed sales were reported at $438 to $440/cwt delivered, steady to $6/cwt stronger than last week. All cattle that traded are scheduled for delivery…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 27, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $259/cwt live, fully steady with the previous week. Fed cattle prices did establish new record highs last week. Competition on the cash market was good with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle. Dressed sales were reported from $430.00-436.50/cwt FOB…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 20, 2024

Last week, Alberta fed market traded actively. There was good competition among packers, despite lack of interest from U.S. packers. Both steers and heifers this week traded slightly stronger in the high $250s to 260/cwt after trading sideway for the past three weeks. Dressed sales were reported at $430-437/cwt, with most sales in $430-432/cwt. Cattle…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 6, 2024

In Alberta last week, fed steers and heifers both traded steady at the mid to high $250s/cwt. There was good competition among packers throughout the week. Dressed sales remain steady at $430-432/cwt delivered; with cattle traded being scheduled for pick up in one to two weeks. Alberta cash-to-futures basis is $9/cwt stronger than last week…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 18/09/2025

Steers

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Rail: 520.00-522.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 520.00-522.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 239.00 (TX), 235.00 (IA)
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Choice Heifers

Live: 239.00 (TX), 235.00 (IA)
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Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 316.43

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
15-Dec-25 292 454 --
12-Jan-26 -- -- --
09-Feb-26 294 450 --
09-Mar-26 294 446 --
06-April-26 294 440 --
04-May-26 302 442 --
01-Jun-26 308 442 --
Last Updated on September 18, 2025