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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 460.00-462.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 460.00-462.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 199.00 (TX, KN) 200.00 (NE)
Rail: 315.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 199.00 (TX, KN) 200.00 (NE)
Rail: 315.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$70.51
0.11
March 19, 2024 Innovation & Technology

Building momentum: the staircase to profitability

I want you to take a moment and think about your “best” cow. She may not be the fanciest, or the stoutest, but I can pretty much guarantee she’s been around the block a few times. Maybe she even has a few daughters or granddaughters in the herd. She’s easily your favourite cow because she…

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January 19, 2023 Issues & Insights

The more you treat her like a cow, the better cow she will be

Tips for wintering replacement heifers One of the most illogical things we do as beef producers is overfeed or pamper our heifers through their first winter in hopes more will become pregnant in the spring. Then we say, “Oh, by the way… don’t expect to be spoiled like that ever again!” and we are genuinely…

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Calf 911: BCRC video series provides practical approach to newborn calf management

It is hard to believe it’s that time of year again! Hopefully these few months feel more like “tagging season” than “calving season.” However, if things don’t go quite as planned, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has put together some fantastic resources to help you improve the outcome for any compromised calf that hits…

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December 30, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Top trends over 10 years

Looking through the windshield of a vet truck At Veterinary Agri-Health Services, we start every fall run with the notion, “It’s going to be interesting!” With drought plaguing the prairies and $9 barley, this year is guaranteed to exceed expectations. Nevertheless, calves are steadily making their way into the yards and many of us are…

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June 1, 2021 Issues & Insights

Branding: More than just a hot iron

ABP Collaborative Study Gives Insights to Improving Pre-weaning Health and Performance By Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc., DABVP Partner Veterinarian, Veterinary Agri-Health Services For many of us that grew up on a ranch or work in agriculture, “branding” has a much deeper meaning than the roar of branding pot and a hot iron. It symbolizes…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 21/02/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 460.00-462.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 460.00-462.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 199.00 (TX, KN) 200.00 (NE)
Rail: 315.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 199.00 (TX, KN) 200.00 (NE)
Rail: 315.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 263.73

Canadian Dollar

$70.51   0.11

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
14-Apr-25 262 366 --
12-May-25 26 364 --
9-Jun-25 272 364 --
7-Jul-25 264 -- --
4-Aug-25 258 -- --
1-Sep-25 254 370 --
29-Sep-25 250 368 --
Last Updated on January 17, 2025