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Rail: 560.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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US Trade- Steers

Live: 256.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 256.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$73.47
0.26
April 2, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Incorporating the leptin gene in breeding and feedlot decisions

The leptin gene in mammals is called the obese gene and was first discovered in mice.  This gene produces a protein/hormone created by fat cells. The hormone signals the brain to regulate hunger and body weight, and is often called the “satiety hormone” because it helps you feel full and tells your body it has…

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January 16, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Ways to minimize shrink when handling cattle

One of the costs when selling cattle is shrink — pounds lost when cattle are stressed and emptying their bladders and digestive tract. The body weight of individuals may vary. Morning weights, when cattle are relatively empty, are less than mid-day or evening weights when the gut is full, unless they were held off feed…

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Cattle Report

Updated: April 29, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 560.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 560.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 256.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 256.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 400.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 324.45

Canadian Dollar

$73.47   0.26

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
20-July-26 314 -- --
17-Aug-26 308 468 --
14-Sept-26 302 468 --
12-Oct-26 298 466 586
09-Nov-26 288 456 578
07-Dec-26 290 448 576
04-Jan-27 -- -- --
Last Updated on April 23, 2026

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