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US Trade- Steers

Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

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Latest News

February 23, 2026 Checking in with ABP

ABP to host dedicated traceability discussion

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is hosting a dedicated traceability session to give Alberta cattle producers additional time and space to share their perspectives.   As ABP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) follows a formal governance agenda, with strict time limits for input, ABP has scheduled this Producer Town Hall on Traceability to ensure there is dedicated time for open discussion preceding the AGM.  This session builds on discussions already taking place across the…

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February 28, 2025 Health & Production

Moderation is key: Tips for identifying a balanced herd bull

Weaning weights, crop yields, pie à la mode… bigger is always better, right?! It’s an easy decision when pie is involved, but the answer to everything else is a resounding “maybe.” Annual reports from the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network and a recent article from the Beef Cattle Research Council (Big Cows and Big…

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March 19, 2024 Innovation & Technology

Building momentum: the staircase to profitability

I want you to take a moment and think about your “best” cow. She may not be the fanciest, or the stoutest, but I can pretty much guarantee she’s been around the block a few times. Maybe she even has a few daughters or granddaughters in the herd. She’s easily your favourite cow because she…

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January 19, 2023 Issues & Insights

The more you treat her like a cow, the better cow she will be

Tips for wintering replacement heifers One of the most illogical things we do as beef producers is overfeed or pamper our heifers through their first winter in hopes more will become pregnant in the spring. Then we say, “Oh, by the way… don’t expect to be spoiled like that ever again!” and we are genuinely…

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May 20, 2022 Innovation & Technology

Calf 911: BCRC video series provides practical approach to newborn calf management

It is hard to believe it’s that time of year again! Hopefully these few months feel more like “tagging season” than “calving season.” However, if things don’t go quite as planned, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has put together some fantastic resources to help you improve the outcome for any compromised calf that hits…

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December 30, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Top trends over 10 years

Looking through the windshield of a vet truck At Veterinary Agri-Health Services, we start every fall run with the notion, “It’s going to be interesting!” With drought plaguing the prairies and $9 barley, this year is guaranteed to exceed expectations. Nevertheless, calves are steadily making their way into the yards and many of us are…

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June 1, 2021 Issues & Insights

Branding: More than just a hot iron

ABP Collaborative Study Gives Insights to Improving Pre-weaning Health and Performance By Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc., DABVP Partner Veterinarian, Veterinary Agri-Health Services For many of us that grew up on a ranch or work in agriculture, “branding” has a much deeper meaning than the roar of branding pot and a hot iron. It symbolizes…

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Cattle Report

Updated: February 27, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 530.00-535.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 530.00-535.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 313.46

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
25-May-26 310 476 --
22-June-26 310 470 --
20-July-26 304 -- --
17-Aug-26 300 470 --
14-Sep-26 294 470 --
12-Oct-26 292 468 586
09-Nov-26 284 458 580
Last Updated on February 27, 2026