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US Trade- Steers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$73.76
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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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April 27, 2023
Innovation & Technology
Seeking producers for survey on wild pig interactions with livestock
Researchers at the University of Calgary are studying invasive wild pig interactions with livestock, and they’re looking for information from beef producers. If you’ve observed wild pigs interacting with your livestock, the researchers want to hear from you. Complete the survey here More information on this research can be found below:
April 26, 2023
Issues & Insights
Alberta announces new Rangeland Grazing Framework
Ranchers are receiving recognition for their role in managing Alberta’s Crown rangelands with the creation of a new grazing framework. The Rangeland Grazing Framework, announced Wednesday, outlines the standards for sustainable use and management of Alberta’s Crown rangelands, highlighting the contributions of grazing disposition holders in the stewardship of these public lands. “The framework recognizes…
April 26, 2023
Innovation & Technology
ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Evaluating Johne’s disease control options
This is the fifth in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. With no vaccine or treatment available, preventing and controlling Johne’s disease in livestock comes down to biosecurity measures and testing. However, testing for Johne’s…
April 25, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Updated grandfathering policy for confined feeding operations released
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released an updated grandfathering policy for confined feeding operations in Alberta. Operational Policy 2023-1: Grandfathering (Deemed Permit) replaces two previous policies (2016-5: Determining Deemed Capacity for Grandfathered CFOs and 2016-6: Public Notice for Grandfathering Decisions) with a single combined policy. The new policy provides greater transparency and will…
April 24, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 24, 2023
With fed prices moving above $220/cwt, feedlot margins have gone from negative to positive, and lift times have tightened considerably. From a supply perspective, the market is currently in the process of working through what could be the tightest market-ready numbers that we could see all year. Yearling supplies are winding down, while fed calf…
April 21, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Streaming | A case from the disease investigation unit files
By Dr. John Campbell, The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast “This week’s episode is a bit different from usual. I don’t have a guest this week, but I’ll be presenting an outbreak from our Disease Investigation Unit case files. “This case was also presented as part of a series of cases in a webinar…
April 20, 2023
Issues & Insights
Compactor presses proving useful to manage on-farm used silage and bale wrap plastics
Many beef and dairy producers in Alberta protect livestock feed by covering it with special plastic film widely used in agriculture today. Whether it’s silage bags or tubes, large tarps that cover the top of the silage piles, or plastic stretch film used to wrap hay bales, once the plastic is removed and no longer…
April 19, 2023
Innovation & Technology
ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Reducing liver abscesses with forage
This is the fourth in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. Liver abscesses in finished cattle are on the rise, coming at a great cost to the Canadian beef industry. Liver discounts due to abscesses…
April 18, 2023
Issues & Insights
ABP sees opportunity for accurate ag education materials
We are disappointed to see the anti-feedlot bias being shared in some educational materials in Alberta, as reported in a recent Western Producer article: Anti-feedlot bias found in Alta. school materials. One of ABP’s continued priorities in working with government is advocating for accurate and informative agricultural education. Teachers interested in educational materials around beef…
April 18, 2023
Innovation & Technology
AFC announces $11.49 million in funding to 39 agriculture research projects
Thirty-nine research projects have been awarded $11.49 million in funding via the Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC). The AFC is a body comprised of 18 agricultural organizations that leverage and coordinate funding to support sustainability, diversification and long-term growth for agriculture and the food industry in Western Canada. “This funding will have a significant impact on…
April 17, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 17, 2023
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at around $222.50/cwt, $5/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed prices have traded higher for 17 consecutive weeks. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $367-373.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for the week of April 17 and…
April 14, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy now available
The Alberta NAWMP Partnership is pleased to announce the Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy is now available! The Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy helps landowners understand their rights and responsibilities when working in and around wetlands on their farm or ranch under Alberta’s Wetland Policy. If you have wetlands on your property, or if you…
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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: 04/07/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 297.06
Canadian Dollar
$73.76 0.22
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
