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Auction mart report for the week of December 8, 2023

Regional market analysis from Alberta, courtesy of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada Members

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Published: December 8, 2023

Calves in the auction mart in the fall.

Southern Alberta, Courtesy of Perlich Bros.

300 yearlings and calves sold this week. Only a few weeks left to get your cattle marketed as things slow down for the Christmas season.

  • 300-400 lb. steers $350-$475
  • 400-500 lb. steers $400-$420
  • 500-600 lb. steers $300-$380
  • 600-700 lb. steers $250-$330
  • 700-800 lb. steers $242-$324
  • 800-900 lb. steers $260-$311
  • 300-400 lb. heifers $250-$375
  • 400-500 lb. heifers $240-$342
  • 500-600 lb. heifers $220-$320
  • 600-700 lb. heifers $250-$310
  • 900-1,000 lb. heifers $197-$269
  • +1,000 lb. heifers $190-$224

Three-hundred-and-thirteen cows and bulls sold steady with good buyer interest in the younger cows.

  • D1 – D2 Cows $115-$135
  • D3 – D4 Cows $95-$115
  • Feeder Cows $125-$145
  • Heiferettes $180-$220
  • Bulls 1,901+ lb. $118-$145.75
  • Bulls 1,301-1,900 lb. $135-$179.50
  • Holstein Cows $99-$125
  • Bulls 901-1,300 lb. $150-$220

We have lots of good quality bred cattle on offer in the coming weeks, including December 8, 9, 12, 19. Be sure to visit our website to view listing and pictures, or contact us at 403-329-3101.

  • Bred Heifers – Good Quality $2,900-$3,700
  • Bred Heifers – Med. Quality $2,500-$2,900
  • Bred Cows – Good Quality $2,800-$3,500
  • Bred Cows – Med. Quality $2,400-$2,800
  • Bred Cows – Mature Pairs $1,800-$2,400

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