Week of Nov 10, 2025 | Source: Producteurs de bovins du Québec
Beef-type cull prices showed mixed movement across Québec this week. Lighter cows saw small declines, while heavy, well-finished animals gained ground, helping to stabilize the overall market.
Cull Market Performance
The provincial beef-type average slipped to $1.73/lb live (–$0.01).
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1100–1500 lb: $1.68 (+$0.009)
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> 1500 lb: $1.84 (+$0.025)**
Regional markets echoed the pattern.
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St-Hyacinthe: Beef cows averaged $1.81/lb (–$0.03); mid-weights led at $1.78 (+$0.08).
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St-Isidore: Beef averaged $1.71 (–$0.01), with heavy types up to $1.85 (+$0.06).
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La Guadeloupe: Beef averaged $1.66 (–$0.06).
Despite lighter classes softening, strong bids for finished cows kept the market tone steady.
Reference and Outlook
In the United States, Pennsylvania’s equivalent price strengthened to $1.85/lb (CAD), up $0.11. That cross-border strength may lend support to eastern Canadian values heading into late November.
Processors continue to reward yield and finish. Producers marketing beef-type cows are encouraged to time sales strategically and monitor dressing percentages, as packers remain selective.
At a Glance
| Category | Avg $/lb | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Cull Cows (QC) | 1.733 | –0.014 |
| > 1500 lb Class | 1.835 | +0.025 |
| U.S. Ref. (PA) | 1.853 | +0.108 |
