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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.48
0.27

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November 18, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 18, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $244.50/cwt live, $3.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $402.00-403.50/cwt FOB feedlot. U.S. packer interest was noted, and light volumes of Western Canadian fed cattle were marketed South. Sales to…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 4, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $239.50/cwt live, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $400.50-404.50/cwt FOB feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery anywhere from mid-November to mid-December delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 28, 2024

Alberta fed prices continue to hover around $240/cwt, while U.S. fed prices are within a couple dollars of their record highs set back in June. In Western Canada, feedlot margins have recently turn negative and breakeven are projected to be higher going forward. Dressed sales is reported at $403-408/cwt delivered. All three Western Canadian packers…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 30/06/2025

Steers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 295.82

Canadian Dollar

$73.48   0.27

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
25-Aug-25 274 398 --
22-Sep-25 270 398 458
20-Oct-25 264 394 454
17-Nov-25 260 388 450
15-Dec-25 260 378 446
9-Feb-25 260 376 454
Last Updated on May 29, 2025