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Wednesday,October 7, 2026
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 Stockyards Inc.
*Market report was unavailable at the time of reporting*
Ontario Auction Sales Weighted Average Prices
Ontario auction sales on Tuesday saw weighted average prices for:
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| Livestock | Range | Avg | Top Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large & Medium Frame Fed Steers | 291.79-315.79 | 303.70 | 349.00 |
| Large & Medium Frame Fed Heifers | 287.27-311.93 | 300.77 | 362.50 |
| Cows | 143.21-204.28 | 171.67 | 302.50 |
| Bulls under 1600 lbs | 228.96-275.41 | 250.44 | 345.00 |
| Bulls over 1600 lbs | 222.25-289.60 | 266.07 | 304.00 |
| Veal 600 lbs and over | 329.12-406.72 | 372.33 | 420.00 |
| Veal under 125 lbs | 810.14-2003.20 | 1314.31 | 2340.43 |
| Replacement steers 900-999 | 454.09-480.75 | 468.36 | 507.50 |
| Replacement steers 500-599 | 534.09-709.97 | 642.66 | 725.00 |
| Replacement heifers 900+ | 402.55-425.87 | 414.69 | 430.00 |
| Replacement heifers 500-599 | 475.75-644.32 | 550.54 | 677.50 |
Alberta Direct Trade
Alberta Direct Trade
The Alberta direct trade on Tuesday saw no new trade to report, but there is a good chance scattered trade will develop by this afternoon. Western Canadian fed processing for the week ending September 26th totaled just over 45,000 head, the largest processing volume since January 2024. This is the third consecutive week that processing volumes have been higher than last year. Processing rates have also increased in Eastern Canada, a clear sign that the packer is making some money.
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| Steers | Live | N/T | Flat Rail | N/T |
| Heifers | Live | N/T | Flat Rail | N/T |
U.S. Trade (U.S. funds)
U.S. cash cattle trade
The U.S. cash cattle trade saw no new trade to report and no bids to speak of today. Trade will likely hold off for at least another day. Wholesale beef prices have been impressive however; pressure has been noted on both the 50% and 90% trim market. Historically large fed cattle carcass weights have weighted on the 50% trim market, US 50% trim prices are trading at the lowest point sine December 2024. Cow slaughter rates have seasonally started to tick higher pressuring the 90% trim market. On top of that, overseas beef imports continue to be historically large weighing on prices as well. Since early August 90% trim prices have dropped 14%.
At the Central Stockyards online auction today there are 2,408 head on offer, in 19 lots with delivery around 1-7 days. The auction gets underway at 11:00 am sharp and can be viewed by clicking here (you have to register on the website to view).
| Choice and select steers and heifers (2/3 choice): | live | N/T |
| rail | N/T |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange midsession trade on Wednesday, Oct 7 saw:
Live Cattle futures for:
| Date | $/cwt US | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct | 221.07 | -0.15 |
| Dec | 223.02 | -1.07 |
| Feb | 225.97 | -1.20 |
| Apr | 227.67 | -1.02 |
| Jun | 222.85 | -0.77 |
| Aug | 219.60 | -0.60 |
Feeder Cattle futures for:
| Date | $/cwt US | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct | 338.17 | -2.32 |
| Nov | 335.80 | -2.47 |
Corn futures for:
| Date | $/bu US | cents |
|---|---|---|
| Dec | 5.01 1/2 | -6 1/2 |
| Mar | 5.16 1/2 | -5 3/4 |
Soybean futures for:
| Date | $/bu US | cents |
|---|---|---|
| Nov | 12.94 1/2 | -8 12 |
| Jan | 13.11 1/4 | -8 |
Soft Red Winter Wheat for:
| Date | $/bu US | cents |
|---|---|---|
| Dec | 6.86 1/4 | -18 |
| Mar | 7.00 1/2 | -17 |
Canadian Dollar futures for:
| Date | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dec | 70.36 | -0.25 |
| Mar | 70.69 | -0.23 |
This concludes the Wednesday mid-day Cattle Market report.View Individual Auction Market Reports View Northern Reports