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Auction mart report for the week of December 15, 2023

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

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Published: December 15, 2023

(HLS.ca/virden)

This concludes our auction mart reports for the 2023 fall run. Many thanks to all the participating markets, the Livestock Market Association of Canada, as well as all the readers who visited these pages. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Canadian Cattlemen!

Southern Alberta, courtesy of Perlich Bros.

350 feeder cattle sold this week. The market remained steady. Fancy red-cross replacement heifers sold at a premium. Last sale for 2023 is Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10:00 a.m.

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Cattle Market Summary

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Yearlings sold as follows:

  • 300-400 lb. Steers $290-$400
  • 400-500 lb. Steers $250-$350
  • 500-600 lb. Steers $275-$370
  • 300-400 lb. Heifers $250-$325
  • 400-500 lb. Heifers $250-$350
  • 500-600 lb. Heifers $225-$337
  • 600-700 lb. Heifers $225-$325
  • 700-800 lb. Heifers $240-$299
  • 800-900 lb. Heifers $260-$304
  • 900-1,000 lb. Heifers $260-$269

350 cull cows and bulls sold this week:

  • D1 – D2 Cows $115-$125
  • D3 – D4 Cows $95-$115
  • Feeder Cows $130-$154
  • Heiferettes $175-$240
  • Bulls 1,901-plus lbs. $115-$152
  • Holstein cows $85-$105
  • Bulls 901-1,300 lbs. $190-$241

Last chance bred sale, Tuesday, Dec 19 at 1:00 p.m. Over 500 breds on offer, go to website for more info or call us at 403-329-3101.

  • Bred Heifers, Good Quality $3,000-$3,500
  • Bred Heifers, Med. Quality $2,700-$3,000
  • Bred Cows, Good Quality $3.000-$3,500
  • Bred Cows, Med. Quality $2,400-$3,000
  • Bred Cows, Mature Pairs $1,800-$2,400


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