For the week ending July 12, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from two weeks earlier.
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Feeder market consolidates on limited volumes
Calf numbers limited and quality is poor; ‘clean-up’ cattle are available but the smaller packages are discounted heavily
Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets surge on New World screwworm fears
For the week ending July 12, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calves weighing 550-800 pounds were quoted $5 lower to as much as $10 higher.
Klassen: Feeder market may have overextended to the upside
For the week ending July 4, there were no feeder cattle sales in Western Canada due to holidays on July 1 and July 4. Major auction markets in the U.S. were also closed or had limited numbers on offer. Prices quoted from south of the border were steady to $4 higher on average but the market was hard to define.
Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices
Larger Alberta operations were aggressive and competition was fierce with Ontario orders evident across Western Canada
For the week ending June 27, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.
Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices
For the week ending June 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Volumes moving through the ring were limited and the quality was quite variable.
Feeder market rally stalls on softer fed cattle market
Market-ready fed cattle supplies will make a seasonal high in Western Canada in June, which may weigh on the fed market
For the week ending June 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $10 lower on average compared to seven days earlier.
Klassen: Feeder market rally stalls on softer fed cattle market
For the week ending June 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $10 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. However, prices for August and September delivery were unchanged from the previous week.
Feeder cattle market follows fed prices higher
Pressure on the cattle market is expected during August and September, which would weigh on the feeder cattle market
Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged for the week ending June 13, compared to seven days earlier.
Klassen: Feeder market follows wholesale beef higher
For the week ending June 13, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Steady demand underpinned a week of lower auction market volumes.
Feeder market follows fed prices higher
Feedlots report margins of $500-$720 per head through May, which has been the main factor driving the feeder market
For the week ending June 6, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $15 per hundredweight higher in some cases.
