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Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce the Taylor family as the recipients of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award.
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July 24, 2024
Health & Production
Animal Health Canada celebrates one year of endorsement from FPT Ministers for emergency preparedness
Last week, Ministers from across Canada gathered in Whitehorse, Yukon, to discuss and collaborate on key areas of interest. This meeting market an important milestone for Animal Health Canada (AHC), as it was during the same event one year ago that federal, provincial, and territorial Minister unanimously endorsed AHC’s role in emergency preparedness and pledged…
July 22, 2024
Health & Production
Alberta producers encouraged to participate in on-farm water stewardship strategy
In an effort to enhance water stewardship and management practices, producers across Alberta are encouraged to share their insights through the On-Farm Water Stewardship Alberta Producer Survey. The survey aims to gather valuable feedback from the agricultural community to shape future educational resources and support mechanisms within the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP). The collective…
July 22, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 22, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $256.50/cwt live, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers and dressed sales were reported from $425.00-426.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Most of the cattle that traded were scheduled for the…
July 19, 2024
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Ropes, chutes, or darts? How to safely treat sick cattle on pasture
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on May 30, 2024. There is no more idyllic scene than a herd of cattle on a lush green pasture in the Canadian landscape. Everyone loves to see the hillsides dotted with animals enjoying the benefits of May rainfall. As satisfying as it…
July 19, 2024
Business Tools
Know your applicator!
An RFID tag applicator, sometimes referred to as a “tagger” or as “pliers,” is the one vital tool every producer needs to make tagging cattle possible for our national traceability program. There are a lot of different applicators to choose from, and while they’re not all the same, they’re definitely not interchangeable with the different…
July 18, 2024
Health & Production
BCRC announces call for proposals: aiming for innovation in beef research
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has officially opened its call for proposals, inviting researchers to contribute to the advancement of the Canadian beef industry. This initiative seeks to fund projects that explore proof of concept and clinical trials, with an application deadline set for September 3, 20241. With a significant increase in research investment through…
July 17, 2024
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Tapered forage inclusion during finishing supports herd health
This research, lead by Gabriel Ribiero, was conducted at the LFCE at U of S and supported by ABP’s check-off funded research investments. A tapered forage finishing strategy is a practical approach beef producers can implement this season that may lower both liver abscesses and antibiotic use, without lowering production outcomes. The beef industry has…
July 16, 2024
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Home for Dinner at Ronald McDonald House
During the month of May, volunteers from ABP, Cattle Feeders and Canada Beef, attended the “Home for Dinner” events at their local Ronald McDonald Houses across the province. This year we made it a goal to attend all four locations for Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Medicine Hat. Depending on the location, the volunteers…
July 15, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 16, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted averaged fed prices held steady with the previous week at $255/cwt live. Following seasonal trends, trading steady to weaker as summer heat sets in. When taking a step back and look at where we started, fed prices have rallied by about $37/cwt since the start of the year. Making it…
July 15, 2024
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The Bovine: Landscapes, community, and next generations
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel went behind-the-scenes with two of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients: Courtney and Clayton Taylor, of Taylor Ranches. The trio talk about land conservation, succession planning, their favourite (or not so favourite) breeds of cattle, and so much more. Tune in below, download for later, or find…
July 12, 2024
News
JBS expands beef processing facility in Brooks
JBS Foods Canada is investing approximately $90 million into its Brooks, Alberta, plant. The expansion includes a new patty processing line, and a state-of-the-art fulfillment center. By ramping up production, JBS Canada will produce an additional seven million kilograms of beef patties annually. This increase will primarily supply restaurants in Western Canada. The Honourable Danielle…
July 10, 2024
News
New funding will enhance VBP+ Program in Alberta
Calgary, Alberta – Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) welcomes the announcement of $1.9 million in funding for Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This investment represents a significant boost for Alberta’s beef industry and reinforces ABP’s commitment to sustainable practices. The key enhancements to the VBP+ program include: New…
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Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award
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Cattle Report
Updated: 26/07/2024
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 190.00 (TX, KN)
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Choice Heifers
Live: 190.00 (TX. KN)
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 273.73
Canadian Dollar
$72.35 0.10
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Oct-24 | 242 | 340 | -- |
| 18-Nov-24 | 234 | 336 | -- |
| 16-Dec-24 | 238 | 326 | -- |
| 13-Jan-25 | -- | -- | -- |
| 10-Feb-25 | 238 | 332 | -- |
| 10-Mar-25 | 236 | 330 | -- |
| 7-Apr-25 | 242 | 334 | -- |
Last Updated on July 26, 2024
