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US Trade- Steers
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Cattle Report
Last Updated: 25/04/2024
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Direct Sales
Alberta direct cattle sales Wednesday saw no new trade to report but the market tone is steady, dressed bids have been reported at $430/cwt delivered. Competition on the cash market has been good with all three Western Canadian packers making inquiries. This week there is a good mix of calves and yearlings on offer. Over the past couple of weeks we have seen light volumes of Saskatchewan and Manitoba fed cattle marketed. All these cattle will be coming west into Alberta for slaughter.
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Steer & Heifer Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Steers | --- | --- |
| Heifers | --- | --- |
AB Cow & Bull Trade
| D1, D2 Cows | D3 Cows | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 168.00-187.00 | 144.00-159.00 | 187.00-206.00 |
US Trade
In the US, around 8,000 head of cattle traded between Texas and Kansas yesterday with live sales marked at 182.00, fully steady with the previous week. Light trade was also noted in Nebraska with dressed sales reported at 290.00, 2.00 lower than the previous week. Today live bids of 182.00 have been renewed in the Southern feeding states. For the week ending April 6th US beef cow slaughter totaled just over 52,000 head, 10% lower than last year. For the first part of April this is the smallest beef cow slaughter since 2017.
US Trade
| Live | Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Steers | 182.00 (TX, KN) | --- |
| Choice Heifers | 182.00 (TX, KN) | --- |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
| April | June | August |
|---|---|---|
| 182.52, +0.42 | 177.90, +0.65 | 174.07, +0.70 |
National slaughter cows
| Boner Cows | Rail Average |
|---|---|
| Over 500 lbs. | 255.08 |
Replacement Trade
Information provided on this report is supplied by various auction markets throughout Alberta. In reference to the following prices, producers are reminded to check with individual markets on current prices and trends. Prices quoted include top quality cattle only.
| Steer | Heifer | |
|---|---|---|
| 900+ | 305.00-315.00 | 272.00-292.00 |
| 800-900 | 322.00-344.00 | 291.00-310.00 |
| 700-800 | 345.00-386.00 | 309.00-335.00 |
| 600-700 | 396.00-425.00 | 336.00-372.00 |
| 500-600 | 418.00-444.00 | 362.00-392.00 |
| 400-500 | 445.00-476.00 | 403.00-429.00 |
| 300-400 | --- | --- |
| Bred Cows | Bred Heifers | Cow/Calf Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
The Cattle Price Insurance Program offers producers the ability to manage their bottom line by purchasing price insurance to provide a floor price on future cattle sales. This is a snapshot of top coverage offered this past week. LPI-Calf is available to purchase from February to June.
| Expiry Date | LPI-Fed Price |
LPI-Feeder Alberta |
LPI-Calf Alberta |
LPI-Feeder SaskMan |
LPI-Calf SaskMan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- | -- | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 | 334 | 380 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 | 336 | 384 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 | 332 | 380 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 | 324 | 374 |
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024. For more information visit lpi.ca
