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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
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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November 15, 2023
Sponsored
Together, let’s maintain Alberta’s herds
Sponsored Content – ATB In recent years, there has been a significant decline in the number of mother cows in Alberta. The October Cattle on Feed reports from both the USA and Canada revealed a noticeable increase in the number of heifers on feed, compared to previous years. This shift can be attributed to drought…
November 14, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 14, 2023
Following 12 weeks of static pricing, average Alberta fed steer prices slipped to a 28-week low. A combination of negative packer margins, increased formula price commitments, and concerns of recessionary reduced demand, all contributed to softer North American fed cattle prices. Scattered light dressed trade was $3-5/cwt lower than the previous week from $385-387/cwt delivered,…
November 10, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Meet some of ABP’s newest staff members
Alberta Beef Producers is excited to introduce some new faces to our staff team. Please join us in welcoming Ryan, Kaley, Jill, and Kara! Ryan Ross – Controller Assistant Ryan Ross has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Lethbridge and has worked in accounting for over two years. Ryan has a background in agriculture…
November 8, 2023
What We're Reading
Lorin, Daniel & Barry Doerksen | Top 40 Under 40 2023
by Elizabeth Chorney-Booth for Avenue Magazine – Calgary Ages: 36 (Lorin); 38 (Daniel); 33 (Barry) Job titles: Farmers, ranchers and owners of Gemstone Grass Fed Beef Why they’re 2023 Top 40 Under 40s: The fourth-generation ranchers have innovated their family business while raising beef that Calgarians can feel proud to eat. Brothers Daniel, Lorin and Barry Doerksen grew up on…
November 7, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Alberta responds to geographic concerns in drought assistance
Throughout the summer, Alberta Beef Producers worked with government to develop an AgriRecovery response, advising that a program must account for this year’s complex moisture situation. The Alberta government recognized that rainfall was very patchy and that producers would need flexibility in their management. At the time, both federal and provincial governments seemed to be…
November 7, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Beef organizations take home wins at Best of CAMA Awards
The Canadian Agri-Marketing Awards recognize the very best in marketing, public and industry relations campaigns every year. We are pleased to share that Alberta Beef Producers, Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, and Public and Stakeholder Engagement came home with awards in multiple categories. The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef won the Pay-Per-Click Campaign category for…
November 6, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 6, 2023
Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average fed price, but the market tone was steady. Dressed sales and bids were marked at $390/cwt delivered. Light volumes of Western Canadian fed cattle were marketed into the U.S. These cattle were committed to the U.S. packer on a formula price. Last week the Alberta…
November 3, 2023
Health & Production
The value of ‘hands-on’ BCS for a commercial beef herd
The literal act of completing ‘hands-on’ body condition scoring (BCS) is often thought of by commercial beef producers as a procedure done strictly in academic trials, research studies, or by seedstock operations. Many bypass the practice altogether, choosing instead to rely on experience, assessing their herd’s degree of condition from the feed truck or tractor…
November 1, 2023
Business Tools
Time to start thinking about farm transition
It’s no secret that Canada’s farm population is aging. Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census of Agriculture revealed that over 60 per cent of Canada’s farmers are 55 and older and that many of those farmers have no transition plan for their farms. Which is cause for concern. Decades of hard work and sacrifice could be wiped out when…
October 30, 2023
Business Tools
Applications opening for livestock drought relief
Applications open October 30 for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program, providing livestock producers with up to $165 million to maintain breeding herds. The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program to support livestock producers facing extraordinary costs due to this year’s dry conditions. Funding for…
October 30, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 30, 2023
The Alberta fed market has now been range bound for 10 straight weeks and prices once again trended sideways. Dressed sales were marked at $390/cwt delivered and thin reported live trade was generally comparable. The weighted average steer price closed the week at $232.53/cwt. Heifer trade was limited and a weekly price trend was not…
October 20, 2023
Press Releases
Alberta Beef Producers calls for equitable Business Risk Management programming
Calgary, AB – Alberta Beef Producers is thankful for the financial commitments to the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program from both the federal and provincial governments. “We look forward to working with the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta to solidify the details and ensure drought-affected producers get the support they need,” said…
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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.
Learn More
Cattle Report
Updated: 11/07/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Rail: 495.00-500.00
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