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Week of October 12 – October 19, 2026
Cattle Market Standoff reports shrinking supply and stalled wholesale beef prices. Additional coverage includes Cattle Market Faces Volatility as Drought and Trade Policy Pressure Prices, Feedlot Patience Fuels Cattle Market Rally, USDA Cattle Report noting limited Nebraska cash trade and higher Western Cornbelt prices, a Canfax cattle market report dated October 22 2026, and a note that quick‑trade feeder heifers are the favourite after a warning against cows and calves.
The marketplace recorded 187 new listings from 23 seller sites across 11 countries, down from 952 the previous week. The mix comprised 64 live‑animal listings and 123 beef listings. The United States contributed the most listings at 70, followed by Denmark with 24, Germany with 22, and New Zealand with 20. The choice boxed beef cutout price is $398.94 per cwt.
The next scheduled market report is the Canfax cattle market report on October 22 2026.
- 187 new listings found (−765 on the week before), from 23 seller sites in 11 countries
- The mix: 123 beef, 64 live-animal
- Most active countries: 🇺🇸 USA (70), 🇩🇰 Denmark (24), 🇩🇪 Germany (22), 🇳🇿 New Zealand (20)