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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices feel vulnerable

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were extremely volatile this past week. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the weaker Canadian dollar had a noticeable effect on demand, with the market trading steady to slightly higher in certain cases. Alberta values, however, were definitely softer as cattle prices came under pressure causing feeding margins to narrow. Buyers […] Read more



cattle in a U.S. feedlot

Cattle fundamentals remain healthy

Fed cattle prices in Alberta continue to hover between $168 to $172 due to tighter market-ready supplies, steady consumer demand and a weaker Canadian dollar. Cattle on feed numbers continue to come in below year-ago levels in both Canada and the U.S. Cheaper feed grain prices have allowed feedlots to hold cattle and be patient […] Read more