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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 495.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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US Trade- Steers

Live: 230.00-230.50 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 230.00-230.50 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$70.96
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Cattle Report

Updated: November 6, 2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 495.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 495.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 230.00-230.50 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 230.00-230.50 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 301.89

Canadian Dollar

$70.96   0.04

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
26-Jan-26 290 444 --
23-Feb-26 288 436 --
23-Mar-26 288 434 --
20-April-26 292 432 --
18-May-26 300 434 --
15-June-26 302 430 --
13-July-26 290 -- --
Last Updated on October 30, 2025
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