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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 282.00 FOB feedlot last week
Rail: 472.50-483.50 FOB feedlot last week

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 282.00 FOB feedlot last week
Rail: 472.50-483.50 FOB feedlot last week

US Trade- Steers

Live: 208.00-210.00 (IA, NE), 215.00-220.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 330.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 208.00-210.00 (IA, NE), 215.00-220.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 330.00 (IA, NE) last week

Canadian Dollar

$71.64
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November 15, 2022 Health & Production

Survey: Attitudes around tuberculosis and brucellosis in wood bison

Researchers at the University of Calgary are looking at potential ways to manage the health of wild wood bison with a focus on tuberculosis and brucellosis, and they need your help. Drs. David C. Hall and Kyle Plotsky, independent researchers employed by the University of Calgary, are working to understand peoples’ attitudes about wood bison, the disease…

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November 14, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 14, 2022

The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week around $183/cwt, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $298.50-302.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle were being scheduled for the second half of December delivery. Light volumes of AB fed cattle traded to the U.S. Depending on freight and dressing…

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November 14, 2022 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Alberta beef takes centre stage at Farmfair International

By CTV News Edmonton Animals were the star of the show this weekend, with Alberta beef cattle getting pampered and paraded at one of Canada’s top agricultural shows. Farmfair International is Alberta’s largest beef cattle show, and it kicked off Wednesday at the Edmonton Expo Centre. This year’s event is the largest since 2017, with…

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November 10, 2022 Press Releases

UHF tag numbers now supported in national tracking database

Responding to a need brought forward by industry and under the direction of the Board of Directors, Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has just launched an initiative that links non-approved Ultra High Frequency Technology (UHF) secondary tags to approved CCIA tags in the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS), database. This new feature allows UHF users…

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November 10, 2022 Issues & Insights

AHEM releases new resource for non-disease related emergencies

The Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) project has recently released its new resource, Emergency Response Procedures for NON-DISEASE RELATED EMERGENCIES. The 10-page document was developed to provide producers and animal caregivers with guidance on preparing for and responding to: You can view, download, and print the new resource by visiting www.animalhealth.ca/resources. 

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November 7, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 7, 2022

Alberta fed prices have been disappointing relative to the U.S. market and a historically weak fed basis. Last week’s cash market did however establish new annual price highs. Dressed sales were reported at $304/cwt delivered, with cattle being scheduled for mid-December delivery. U.S. packer interest was quiet with no reported trade going south. For the…

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November 7, 2022 Press Releases

Alberta Beef Producers and WS take home Best of CAMA Awards

This year’s innovative ‘how do you burger?’ campaign took home multiple honors from the Best of CAMA Awards by the Canadian Agri-Food Marketers Alliance. Calgary, Alberta – Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and WS are honoured to receive five national awards as recognition for their collaboration on the summer campaign that asked Canadian consumers “how do…

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October 31, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 31, 2022

The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at $181/cwt, $1/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $300.00-300.50/cwt FOB the lot. Pick up dates were all over the map depending on which packer bought the cattle. Cattle were being scheduled anywhere from late November to mid-December delivery….

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October 27, 2022 Checking in with ABP

ABP Funding Update

By Brad Dubeau and Melanie Wowk Since running a three-part series on ABP’s financial situation, we’ve continued to work to find a solution that will benefit Alberta’s beef industry. When the Board of Directors reviewed the latest refund report, there was some optimism around the table. A slight decrease in refunds was reflected year over…

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October 25, 2022 Checking in with ABP

ABP Past Vice Chair appointed Deputy Minister

Alberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a…

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October 25, 2022 Press Releases

ABP Past Vice Chair appointed as Deputy Minister

Alberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is newly appointed Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” said Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a vital role…

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October 24, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Cheers to new adventures

After a valued 17 years, Alberta Beef Producers is bidding farewell to our friend, colleague and mentor, Katelyn Laverdure.  Over the years, ABP has seen incredible changes, including record-setting droughts and shifts in staffing. Through those changes, Katelyn has been an invaluable resource, offering knowledge and mentorship on everything from the history of ABP to…

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 1, 2025

Steers

Live: 282.00 FOB feedlot last week
Rail: 472.50-483.50 FOB feedlot last week

Heifers

Live: 282.00 FOB feedlot last week
Rail: 472.50-483.50 FOB feedlot last week

Choice Steers

Live: 208.00-210.00 (IA, NE), 215.00-220.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 330.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 208.00-210.00 (IA, NE), 215.00-220.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 330.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 296.19

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
23-Feb-26 268 414 --
23-Mar-26 270 410 --
20-Apr-26 274 408 --
18-May-26 284 410 --
15-June-26 286 408 --
13-July-26 278 -- --
10-Aug-26 270 406 --
Last Updated on November 27, 2025