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Feedlot Profitability

Feedlot Profitability

Estimated feedlot margins (on the cash market, with no risk management) were mixed in 2024. Steer margins averaged around $1/cwt ($14.50/head) in the black while heifer margins averaged near $2.40/cwt (-$32/head) in the red. The first half of the year saw widespread negative margins......

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Alberta and Saskatchewan Cattle on Feed

Alberta and Saskatchewan Cattle on Feed

No big surprises were noted on this month’s cattle on feed report. From a seasonal perspective, cattle on feed inventories continue to decline as marketings outpaced placements. The past couple of months cattle on feed inventories have been in line with year ago levels..........

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Statistical Briefer 2025

Statistical Briefer 2025

The CanFax Statistical Briefer (Prepared by CanFax Research) is a one-page summary of industry statistics. The 2025 edition is now aviailable......

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