Live: 296.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 296.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 218.00-220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 218.00-220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$71.58
0.34
0.34
Latest News
April 7, 2022
Checking in with ABP
From Field to Feedlot – Animal welfare is a top priority
Five years ago, the National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA), along with our federal packers, Cargill, JBS and Tyson Foods, developed the Canadian Feedlot Animal Care Assessment Program. This national feedlot program was created because our packers requested a way to develop verifiable welfare practices at feedlots, based on demands for verification from retailers. The program…
December 28, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Taking the extra step to protect employees against COVID-19
It all started with a COVID-19 outbreak in March on VRP Farms in Picture Butte, Alberta. “It was an extremely trying time,” says Jolayne Farn, HR Manager of VRP. “Having 11 confirmed cases and 42 staff off work and quarantined showed us we never wanted to have to operate like that again. Even though we…
October 20, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ACFA connects with government and community at Summer Tour Series
No doubt 2020 saw some changes in how we, as farmers and agricultural organizations, were able to interact with our local government. Usually, we would gather at a dinner, at meetings, or on our farms to celebrate those accomplishments, and discuss further visions and goals for our dynamic Alberta beef industry. Last year, in lieu…
June 15, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Looking back and looking forward with ACFA
Looking back, 2020 was quite a year for the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA), just as it was for everyone. In early March of 2020, we began responding to the COVID situation; where we were influential in the approval of both the ‘Fed Cattle Feed Assistance’ program and the ‘Set Aside’ program. Looking forward, as we head…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 12/05/2025
Steers
Live: 296.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 296.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 218.00-220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 218.00-220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 284.86
Canadian Dollar
$71.58 0.34
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Jul-25 | 274 | -- | -- |
| 25-Aug-25 | 268 | 390 | -- |
| 22-Sep-25 | 264 | 392 | 450 |
| 20-Oct-25 | 258 | 386 | 452 |
| 17-Nov-25 | 252 | 380 | 446 |
| 15-Dec-25 | 254 | 370 | 442 |
Last Updated on May 1, 2025
