cattle markets

Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average fed price. It was a disappointing week as both Ontario and U.S. fed prices were stronger than the western Canadian fed market. Dressed bids/sales were reported steady with two weeks ago. Most of the cattle on offer were passed with some cattle being reallocated to…

Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average fed price, but the market tone was steady. Last week dressed sales and bids were reported $362-365/cwt delivered. U.S. packer interest was noted but no cash sales were confirmed. The few cattle that traded were scheduled for March delivery. Tentatively Alberta fed cash-to-futures basis did…