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US Trade- Steers
Live: 228.00-230.00 TX, KN / 240.00 NE (Friday)
Rail: 370.00-372.00 (NE/IA) Thursday
Rail: 370.00-372.00 (NE/IA) Thursday
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 228.00-230.00 TX, KN / 240.00 NE (Friday)
Rail: 370.00-372.00 (NE/IA) Thursday
Rail: 370.00-372.00 (NE/IA) Thursday
Canadian Dollar
$73.24
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
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Finding Support
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December 21, 2024
Inspiration
Celebrating 50 years of Farmfair International
This year Alberta wrapped up its fall show circuit with a bang as quality cattle from across the country attended the 50th year of Farmfair International. With the exhibit halls packed, quality genetics were on display over the course of the week at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Alberta Beef Producers was represented by General Manager…
December 20, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Smaller fall auction volumes provide rebound in feeder prices
Alberta auction volumes from August through October were 18 per cent smaller than last year and 6 per cent smaller than the five-year average. Across western Canada, auction volumes were 13 per cent smaller than last year and 2 per cent smaller than the five-year average. Tighter supplies have shown up all year long, with…
December 12, 2024
Health & Production
Annual Report | Beef production and extension
ABP’s producer-led Research Committee once again invested producer check off dollars into research in 2023 to improve the competitiveness, sustainability, and profitability of beef producers. Proposals are received through the Agriculture Funding Consortium, undergo a scientific technical review, and then are evaluated by the producer representatives on the ABP research committee. Decisions are guided by…
December 11, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Annual Report | A message from the General Manager
Reflecting on the past year, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has achieved significant milestones, driven by invaluable feedback from our producers, and our agreement with Canadian Cattle Association, which has allowed additional investments in Alberta’s beef industry. In January and February we returned to offering our Producer Meetings over shared meals. For a modest $10, producers…
December 10, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Annual Report | A message from the Chair
In the last decade, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) commission has seen successes, challenges, and transformations. We’ve learned and grown through these experiences, and I’ve been honoured to support our community of cattle producers along the way. In such a diverse industry, it can be challenging to coordinate a unified voice. In the last few…
December 4, 2024
Health & Production
Celebrating success and remaining vigilant in BSE surveillance
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) uses a three-tiered categorization system for evaluating bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk including negligible, controlled, and undetermined risk. According to Dr. Penny Greenwood, National Manager of Prion and Equine Programs for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the system is designed to reflect current knowledge and understanding of…
November 25, 2024
Health & Production
Alberta launches ‘Rat on Rats!’ campaign
A new campaign is urging Albertans to continue their efforts in keeping the province rat-free. For over 70-years, Alberta has successfully prevented rats from establishing a permanent population, thanks to the diligent work of the Rat Control Program staff and the vigilance of its residents. The campaign, funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable…
October 24, 2024
Press Releases
Alberta Beef Producers expresses concerns over Bill C-293
Calgary, Alberta — Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is voicing support for emergency prevention and preparedness, while expressing significant concerns over the current form of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness. “We understand the critical need to be ready and ensure the safety and well-being of our communities, our livestock, and the continuity…
October 24, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Great Twine Round-Up comes to Alberta with $12,000 in total cash prizes
Cleanfarms, in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group, is excited to announce the launch of ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a new province-wide initiative designed to promote used plastic baler twine recycling. This exciting contest offers substantial cash prizes to the winners’ 4-H club or district or an Alberta-based nonprofit organization or charity of their…
October 11, 2024
Press Releases
Joint Statement: Beef sector response to federal party participation at Bill C-282 rally
October 11, 2024 (Guelph, Ont.) – The cross-party display of support for Bill C-282 (An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)) that took place at a rally on Parliament Hill yesterday left many sectors, including the beef and cattle sector, both surprised and disappointed. It was particularly…
October 4, 2024
Innovation & Technology
An eye in the sky sharpens cattle management
Cattle management is often limited by labor and time resources. Drone technology is helping relieve these pressures for farmers and ranchers. “Temple Grandin always says, ‘We manage what we measure,’” says John Church, Associate Professor in the Natural Resource Science Department at Thompson Rivers University. “Drones are one of our most efficient ways to observe,…
October 2, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 30, 2024
In Alberta last week, fed steer averaged almost 242/cwt and heifer traded just below $240/cwt. The Western Canadian fed market established a new second al of the year price lows, while US fed prices have rebounded roughly $5/cwt over the past couple weeks. On a cash basis, Alberta fed prices are now trading at a…
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
Wildfire Updates -
Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
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Cattle Report
Updated: 11/07/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 228.00-230.00 TX, KN / 240.00 NE (Friday)
Rail: 370.00-372.00 (NE/IA) Thursday
Choice Heifers
Live: 228.00-230.00 TX, KN / 240.00 NE (Friday)
Rail: 370.00-372.00 (NE/IA) Thursday
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 302.62
Canadian Dollar
$73.24 0.14
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Aug-25 | 274 | 398 | -- |
| 22-Sep-25 | 270 | 398 | 458 |
| 20-Oct-25 | 264 | 394 | 454 |
| 17-Nov-25 | 260 | 388 | 450 |
| 15-Dec-25 | 260 | 378 | 446 |
| 9-Feb-25 | 260 | 376 | 454 |
Last Updated on May 29, 2025