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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 405.00-408.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 405.00-408.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$71.69
0.06
June 30, 2023

NRCB provisions for confined feeding of cow-calf herds during dry conditions

The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) recognizes that due to the current very dry conditions and poor grass pastures, summer feeding of cow-calf herds may be required. Under normal conditions, cow-calf confined feeding during the grazing period may be considered a confined feeding operation that requires a permit. However, due to the extenuating circumstances, the NRCB will not require producers to obtain permits, provided the following parameters are met:

  • manure must be managed according to Agricultural Operation Practices Act requirements,
  • areas used for cow-calf feeding must not pose a risk to surface water or groundwater quality,
  • the cow-calf herd must return to grazing when grass is available in 2024, and
  • the feeding area must return to its normal use.

If operators have any questions about confined feeding of cow-calf herds during the grazing season due to dry conditions, contact Kevin Seward, NRCB Manager of Compliance at 403-331-0637.

About the Author

The NRCB is responsible for reviews of proposed major natural resource projects under the Natural Resources Conservation Board Act (NRCBA), and for the regulation of confined feeding operations (CFOs) in Alberta under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA).

Cattle Report

Updated: 22/11/2024

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 405.00-408.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 405.00-408.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 230.58

Canadian Dollar

$71.69   0.06

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
17-Feb-25 236 338 --
17-Mar-25 236 334 --
14-Apr-25 242 336 --
12-May-25 246 338 --
9-Jun-25 254 338 --
7-Jul-25 246 -- --
4-Aug-25 240 -- --
Last Updated on November 21, 2024

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