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October 3, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 2, 2023

Light Alberta cash trade saw dressed prices fully steady with the previous week at $390/cwt delivered. Weighted average steer prices closed the week fully steady at $232.80/cwt. Following previous large heifer marketings, heifer trade was limited last week, and a price trend was not established. All major packers procured cattle, and delivery dates varied from…

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October 3, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Highlights from the chair

It’s been a whirlwind of a growing season, and it’s hard to believe we’re nearing autumn already. Our spring was mired by unprecedented wildfires, and despite our greatest hopes for precipitation, many of us are managing our way through yet another drought. Yet there is optimism – we are seeing historic demand and prices for…

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September 29, 2023 Health & Production

What We’re Reading | The link between toe tip necrosis in cattle and flooring

By Murray Jelinski, Canadian Cattleman Toe tip necrosis syndrome is a hind-limb lameness of feedlot cattle that develops days to weeks after arrival at the feedlot. This disease is also known by many other names: toe abscess, toe ulcer, P3 necrosis, toe necrosis, apical white line disease, apicus necrotica, and the list goes on. The disease…

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September 28, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Out and About with Alberta Beef Producers | Fall run begins with optimism

As the leaves begin to change and the weather starts to shift, producers remain optimistic as prices stay at record-breaking highs. With that said, there has been a rising concern on the duration of the shockingly high prices, and what it means for our industry here at home. Having some similar concerns regarding my own…

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September 27, 2023 Business Tools

The Bovine: The pillars of succession planning with Annessa Good

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear from Annessa Good, business advisor with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), on the five pillars needed for a successful transition plan, as well as tips on how to begin this process and ensure it’s a positive one for your family and business. This episode…

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September 25, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 25, 2023

The Canfax fed steer price closed the week at around $231.75/cwt, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Alberta fed prices have averaged in the low $230s/cwt for the past six weeks. Competition on the cash market was decent with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $387‑388.50/cwt FOB…

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October 3, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 2, 2023

October 3, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Highlights from the chair

September 29, 2023 Health & Production

What We're Reading | The link between toe tip necrosis in cattle and flooring

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Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
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19-Feb-24 236 330 -
18-Mar-24 238 330 -
15-Apr-24 246 334 -
13-May-24 246 340 -
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