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Friday, Mar 28, 2025
Prices are reported on a "per one hundred pound" basis, unless otherwise stated.
Ontario Live Cattle Trade
Updated daily as the information is submitted, completed by 12:00 noon.
Ontario Auction Sales Weighted Average Prices
Ontario auction sales on Thursday saw weighted average prices for:
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| Livestock | Range | Avg | Top Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large & medium frame fed steers | 260.00-279.00 | 269.06 | 287.00 |
| Large & medium frame fed heifers | 256.00-270.50 | 264.86 | 277.00 |
| Cows | 138.39-186.98 | 158.96 | 241.00 |
| Bulls under 1600 lbs | 197.00-239.50 | 217.50 | 263.00 |
| Bulls over 1600 lbs | 213.43-238.00 | 224.50 | 250.00 |
| Veal 600 lbs and over | 239.02-278.24 | 263.79 | 290.00 |
| Replacement steers 700-799 | 344.52-412.58 | 368.74 | 430.00 |
| Replacement steers 600-699 | 385.34-474.20 | 439.96 | 505.00 |
| Replacement steers 500-599 | 389.19-491.56 | 440.92 | 515.00 |
| Replacement heifers 600-699 | 345.03-406.61 | 379.15 | 455.00 |
| Replacement heifers 500-599 | 345.49-439.24 | 400.05 | 440.00 |
| Replacement heifers 400-499 | 356.45-476.18 | 411.08 | 490.00 |
The Quebec Electronic Market
The Quebec Electronic Market
The Quebec Electronic Market reported saw no new trades reported.
Alberta Direct Trade
Alberta Direct Trade
The Alberta direct trade so far this week have seen light trade develop with dressed sales ranging from $455.00-460.00/cwt delivered, $5.00/cwt higher than the previous week. Cattle that traded would be picked up in 1-5 weeks depending on the packer. US packers were active this week and sales to the US were at a premium over local deals. Weighted average fed prices set new highs this week. From a supply standpoint yearling supplies are starting to decline while fed calves are 30-45 days away from hitting the market.
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| Steers | Live | N/T | Flat Rail | 455.00-460.00 |
| Heifers | Live | N/T | Flat Rail | 455.00-460.00 |
U.S. Trade (U.S. funds)
U.S. cash cattle trade
The U.S. cash cattle trade saw very light trade reported in the Northern feeding states yesterday with live sales at $213.00/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Sales in Kansas were reported at $206.00/cwt live, $4.00/cwt lower. This morning dressed bids in the North have been reported at $335.00/cwt, fully steady. In general sale volumes are still very light and buying interest will improve over the next several hours.
| Choice and select steers and heifers (2/3 choice): | live | 213.00 |
| rail | N/T |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange midsession trade on Friday, Mar 28 saw:
Live Cattle futures for:
| Date | $/cwt US | |
|---|---|---|
| Apr | 209.42 | -0.12 |
| Jun | 205.52 | -0.27 |
| Aug | 201.60 | -0.20 |
| Oct | 200.52 | -0.20 |
| Dec | 201.12 | +0.05 |
| Feb | 201.87 | +0.30 |
Feeder Cattle futures for:
| Date | $/cwt US | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar | 287.30 | -0.25 |
| Apr | 285.80 | -0.72 |
Corn futures for:
| Date | $/bu US | cents |
|---|---|---|
| May | 4.48 1/2 | -1 1/2 |
| Jul | 4.55 3/4 | -2 1/4 |
Soybean futures for:
| Date | $/bu US | cents |
|---|---|---|
| May | 10.14 3/4 | -2 |
| Jul | 10.29 1/4 | -1 1/4 |
Soft Red Winter Wheat for:
| Date | $/bu US | cents |
|---|---|---|
| May | 5.23 1/2 | -8 1/2 |
| Jul | 5.38 | -9 1/4 |
Canadian Dollar futures for:
| Date | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jun | 70.27 | +0.15 |
| Sep | 70.55 | +0.14 |
This concludes the Friday mid-day Cattle Market report.
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