Cull Cattle Prices
In the week of December 2, 2024, dairy cull cattle prices showed positive trends across weight categories at live auctions in Québec:
- Dairy Cull Cattle (<1100 lb): Average price rose to $1.086/lb live, an increase of $0.156 from the previous week.
- Dairy Cull Cattle (1100-1500 lb): Average price reached $1.104/lb live, up $0.033.
- Dairy Cull Cattle (>1500 lb): Average price stood at $1.243/lb live, marking a modest increase of $0.017.
Across all weight categories, the total average price for dairy cull cattle, excluding the Bic auction, increased by $0.016 to $1.169/lb live.
Dairy Calf Prices
Dairy calf prices experienced slight decreases across major regions in Québec:
- St-Hyacinthe: Average price declined to $9.57/lb live, down $0.38.
- La Guadeloupe: Average price dropped to $9.60/lb live, a decrease of $0.74.
- St-Isidore: Average price fell to $9.87/lb live, a reduction of $0.18.
- Bic: Average price decreased to $9.43/lb live, a significant drop of $1.03.
The total volume of calves traded in these markets was 2,066 head.
