
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed near C$296.25/cwt live, steady to slightly stronger. Feeder steer and heifer prices rose $6-8/cwt on the week, with 600-700 pound heifers up $20.
Alberta auction volumes were about 87,000 head, 4,000 more than last year.
Stronger Canadian feeder prices and steady fed cattle reflect firm demand despite heavy calf runs. The impact on feed grain demand is modest, as this is a routine weekly market update.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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