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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 490.00-505.00 del (bids/sales)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-505.00 del (bids/sales)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 235.00-240.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 235.00-240.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$72.72
0.34

Bull Head

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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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October 3, 2021 Inspiration

Cowgirl

[ˈkouˌɡərl] NOUN a woman who herds and tends cattle, performing much of her work on horseback. “cowgirls work from sunrise to sunset” Pam Vancuren, Bar P Quarter Horses, Bob’s Creek Ranch, Alberta. Photography by Keily Stewart of⁣⁣ Riata Imagery. Nurturing. Empowering. Resilient. This article was first published in the September 2021 edition of ABP Magazine….

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September 29, 2021 Checking in with ABP

What to read ahead of ABP’s virtual meetings

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) will be holding our Semi-Annual General Meeting and a Producer Town Hall on September 30, 2021. Here are a few documents and articles we recommend reading over ahead of joining us with your thoughts and proposed resolutions: ABP 2021 Annual Report Alberta Beef Producers funding reaches critical turning point This Too…

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September 29, 2021 Health & Production

Preparing for winter on a cattle operation

We have been experiencing some beautiful fall weather lately, but by now I think most of us have also had a good frost or two (you know, the kind that kicks us into high gear scrambling to get all of the things we need to get done before winter, done?). Of course, the shorter days…

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September 28, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Checking in with ABP

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the September 2021 issue of ABP magazine. You can read (and share) articles from the magazine on ABP Daily, under the ‘ABP Magazine’ tag. And hey, if you’re on your mobile device, why not check out our app! Alberta Beef Producers has had a lot on the…

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September 27, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Alberta Beef Producers funding reaches critical turning point

This is part one of a three-part series. You can find part two in the September issue of ABP, and on ABP Daily.  ABP’s fiscal situation is in flux. The substantial check-off refund rate is limiting our ability to execute programs under priority areas and support external organizations at levels we have in the past. …

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September 27, 2021 Uncategorized

What We’re Reading | RCMP charge pair involved in fraudulent cattle sales in Alberta and Saskatchewan

By Moises Canales-Lavigne, Global News Two residents of Two Hills, Alta. have been charged by RCMP after a string of fraudulent cattle purchases spanning two provinces. The Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit first caught wind of the situation on Aug. 19, 2021 when they received a report of an alleged fraudulent cattle sale in Tofield, Alta. Investigators with the unit…

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September 27, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of Sept 27, 2021

Over the past month fed prices have traded mostly sideways averaging from $156-158/cwt. On a cash to cash basis, Alberta fed prices have moved back to a premium against the U.S. market. Active trade was reported with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle last week. Dressed sales were reported from $264-266/cwt delivered, and cattle…

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September 26, 2021 Inspiration

Recipe: Saucy crockpot taco meat

This Crockpot Taco Meat is slow cooked to saucy perfection. Not too dry, not too drippy and all of the right spices to make taco night something to celebrate. One of the easiest weeknight meals just became even easier! Making taco meat in the crockpot takes a bit of time but requires virtually no attention….

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September 24, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Preserving and protecting the industry for producers

As producers we have faced many hardships, but the extent of this year’s drought is staggering. It is so widespread it creates feelings of helplessness. We can’t make it rain, and we struggle to find feed for our animals.  Thinking about the drought and how to address it has taken my full attention these past…

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September 23, 2021 Checking in with ABP

This Too Shall Pass: Resilience and perseverance in the face of drought

This fall issue of ABP is arriving to in mailboxes across Alberta in the midst of what for most, is a busy fall run. Calves are headed to market and tough decisions are being made in cow herds across the province, to pivot to the unprecedented drought and heat that we have endured and the…

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September 21, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Announcing the 2021 Young Guns contest winners

Alberta Beef Producers’ Young Guns Contest was back this summer, with a focus on agricultural innovations in the beef sector. We asked youth (8-21 years old) involved in Alberta’s beef industry to look at what the future holds, and tell us what they think the beef industry’s greatest innovation will be in the years to…

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September 20, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Watch for the third edition of ABP magazine

Alberta Beef Producers’ third edition of ABP, the magazine, is being delivered this week. In it, you’ll see more incredible photography from Christian Heckle and Keily Stewart. Corey Meyer (aka Corey the Butcher) is also back with insights on a versatile, autumn beef product. Our writers and contributors offer thoughts ranging from youth in agriculture…

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Featured

  • 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.

    Learn More

Cattle Report

Updated: 01/08/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-505.00 del (bids/sales)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-505.00 del (bids/sales)

Choice Steers

Live: 235.00-240.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 235.00-240.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 309.85

Canadian Dollar

$72.72   0.34

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
27-Oct-25 292 450 --
24-Nov-25 288 440 --
22-Dec-25 290 430 --
19-Jan-26 288 430 --
16-Feb-26 286 424 --
16-Mar-26 284 420 --
13-Apr-26 286 418 --
Last Updated on July 31, 2025