AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 350.50-355.00 Del

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 353.00 Del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 163.00-164.00
Rail: 264.00-265.00 Del

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 163.00-164.00
Rail: 264.00-265.00 Del

Canadian Dollar

$73.36
0.29
March 7, 2023 Innovation & Technology

The productivity pluses of winter grazing

Winter grazing has productivity pluses, including reduced costs for feed and labour and improved soil fertility. We spoke to three grazing experts to collect some research data and pro tips that will help you maximize the pluses of winter grazing. According to the Western Canadian Cow Calf Survey, a high percentage of beef producers have...

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February 7, 2023 Innovation & Technology

The ultimate upcyclers

Beef producers across western Canada are turning surplus food and food waste into high-quality protein by upcycling food that would otherwise go unused. By forming relationships with food producers, processors and retailers, beef producers across Canada are helping convert a massive amount of human inedible food, plants and plant byproducts into high-quality protein – milk,...

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January 4, 2023 Business Tools

Winter stewardship…check

As the shortest and coldest days approach, now is the right time to prepare the herd for the worst winter might bring. We asked veterinarian Dr. Roy Lewis to help us check off chores to complete now, before the chilliest days arrive. Feed Start by ensuring you have secured enough winter feed for the size...

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June 23, 2022 Issues & Insights

Using antimicrobials sustainably

Antimicrobial use in beef cattle production greatly benefits animal health. But, it has come under scrutiny in recent years, due to increasing incidents of antimicrobial resistance. To bring you the full story, we spoke to an animal health scientist and a feedlot veterinarian about the benefits and challenges of antimicrobial use, the developing risk of...

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June 15, 2022 Health & Production

Taking a closer look at Johne’s disease

Johne’s disease is a sneaky production-limiting disease that damages herd health. We introduced Johne’s in the November 2021 issue. A new digital risk-reward calculator has been developed to help beef producers predict the future spread of Johne’s in their herds, and compare costs and benefits of different management strategies. As cattle herds grow and consolidate,...

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Cattle Report

Updated: 23/03/2023

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 350.50-355.00 Del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 353.00 Del

Choice Steers

Live: 163.00-164.00
Rail: 264.00-265.00 Del

Choice Heifers

Live: 163.00-164.00
Rail: 264.00-265.00 Del

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: US$ 187.56

Canadian Dollar

$73.36   0.29

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
19-Jun-23 212 278 -
17-Jul-23 206 - -
14-Aug-23 204 274 -
11-Sep-23 202 280 -
9-Oct-23 204 286 310
6-Nov-23 204 286 308
4-Dec-23 202 276 302
Last Updated on March 23, 2023