Dr. Murray Jelinski, the Alberta Chair in Beef Cattle Health and Production Medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), has been named the 2026 Veterinarian of the Year by the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP) and Boehringer Ingelheim Canada. Jelinski is being recognized for his pioneering research, leadership in veterinary education…

Farmers and ranchers encouraged to share input University of Guelph researchers, in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW), have launched their third national survey of farmer and rancher mental health. The last two surveys were conducted during turbulent times, and they look to gauge changes in producer mental wellbeing during the current…

We have all been there, two in the morning pulling a huge calf out of a cow that really shouldn’t have had this problem. The bull had a low birth weight EPD so what went wrong? Genetic heritability of birth weight accounts for about 45 per cent with the remaining 55 per cent being caused…

As we head into 2026, trade is front and centre for ABP, and for good reason. More than half of the beef produced in Canada is exported, and Alberta alone represents nearly half of the national cattle herd. For decades, trade between Canada and the United States has been more than just selling beef across…

Alberta weighted fed steers and heifers closed the week at $321.00 and $319.00/cwt respectively, $1.00/cwt stronger than the previous week. This is the smallest week-over-week rally since January. Dressed sales were reported from $535.00–539.00/cwt delivered, $4.00–5.00/cwt stronger. Cattle that traded were scheduled from immediate to early April delivery. This is the second consecutive week that…

As we move into 2026, it’s clear there will be interesting conversations ahead for Alberta beef producers. At the beginning of December, we saw the start of an influx of feedback surrounding traceability regulations and the now paused proposed changes. Our initial response was to host a meeting with the Alberta Beef Producers board of…

Following extensive producer engagement, including 15 Producer Meetings and a dedicated Town Hall, ABP delegates passed a resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting directing the creation of a traceability working group. ABP, alongside governments and other cattle organizations, will work to address deficiencies and producer confidence in the current model before further changes can be considered. …

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting this week, bringing together delegates from across the province. In addition to reviewing the commission’s work, and voting on resolutions, delegates also elected six eligible producers to the ABP Board of Directors. Board of Directors  Elected 2026  Sitting  The first meeting of the 2026 Board…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a Producer Town Hall on Traceability on March 2, ahead of its Annual General Meeting, bringing together industry representatives and cattle producers to share perspectives on one of the most pressing issues currently facing the beef sector.  “Traceability has become one of the most talked-about issues in the Canadian beef…

Since the start of the year, fed prices have rallied $22/cwt or 7 per cent. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $319/cwt live, a new record high. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $527.50–533.50/cwt FOB the feedlot….