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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 310.00-315.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 508.00-516.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 310.00-315.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 508.00-516.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 229.00-230.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 358.00-360.00 (IA. NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 229.00-230.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 358.00-360.00 (IA, NE)

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October 3, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Alberta junior wins top spot in Limousin herd building program

The Canadian Junior Limousin Association (CJLA) has announced the winners of its second Herd Building Incentive Program, created to support young cattle producers in expanding their involvement with the Limousin breed. This year, Alberta’s own Kira Axley of Czar area earned first place in the alumni category, receiving a $1,000 live animal voucher. The program…

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October 3, 2025 Checking in with ABP

WSGA offers agriculture tour of Spain and Portugal

The Western Stock Growers’ Association (WSGA) has partnered with Leader Tours to offer producers, their families, and friends the opportunity for an agricultural and cultural tour of Spain and Portugal, scheduled for late January through early February 2026. The itinerary blends agricultural learning with world-class sightseeing while showcasing beef operations, unique regional livestock, and the…

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September 30, 2025 Checking in with ABP

State of Steak report highlights ‘win-wins’ from ranch to table

Cargill has released its first-ever State of Steak – Foodservice Edition report, a comprehensive look at how consumer expectations for steak are evolving across the foodservice landscape. For beef producers, the report provides insights into the critical role their product plays in driving demand at restaurants and other foodservice channels. When foodservice professionals take the time and…

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September 29, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Replacement heifers: COP Network crunches the numbers

Managing replacement heifers is always a challenge — but today’s record-high cattle prices make the decision even more complicated. Cow-calf producers are weighing whether to retain calves for herd development or capture a premium by selling them. Either way, opportunity costs play a major role. Rather than offering advice one way or the other, the…

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September 29, 2025 Checking in with ABP

CCIA testing new RFID scanner to simplify cattle movement reporting

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has launched a research project to test a new RFID movement scanner aimed at making cattle movement reporting faster and easier for producers. The initiative comes as proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations are expected to make livestock movement reporting mandatory. Once the amendments…

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September 29, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 29, 2025

Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $312/cwt live, steady with the previous week. Light trade was reported with dressed sales from $516.50–523.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers, but competition on the cash market was limited. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery…

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September 16, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Veterinary Learning Commons opens at UCVM

The University of Calgary has officially opened its Veterinary Learning Commons at the Spy Hill campus, a $68.5-million provincial investment designed to tackle Alberta’s shortage of livestock and rural veterinarians. The new 70,000-sq.-ft. facility allows the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) to double annual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) enrolment from 50 to 100 students….

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September 15, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 15, 2025

Since the beginning of July, fed prices have rallied $18/cwt and have again established new record highs. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $315/cwt live, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $518.00–526.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was…

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September 11, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Canadian cattle herd records modest increase

Canada’s cattle herd has recorded a year-over-year increase for the first time since 2021. According to Statistics Canada, total inventories reached 11.9 million head as of July 1, 2025, up 0.8% from the previous year. The biggest factor in the change is a less challenging year for many producers, according to the factors cited. Reduced…

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September 10, 2025 Business Tools

Financial benchmarks help producers fine-tune goals

The Canadian Cow-calf Cost of Production (COP) Network has released new whole-farm financial benchmarks to help producers measure profitability and identify opportunities to strengthen their bottom line. The COP Network is an initiative of Canfax Research Services, funded by the Beef Cattle Research Council, to create standardized, pan-Canadian benchmarks for cow-calf production systems. Producer data…

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September 9, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Riverview Ranch explores virtual fencing

It is slightly cooler in the shop compared to the 30 degrees outside, and a huge laminated map on the wall provides an impressive, detailed overview of the Riverview Ranch grazing plan. It is nothing compared to the stunning panorama of native shortgrass prairie, shallow snaking coulees and steep blocky cliffs framing the Old Man…

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September 8, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 8, 2025

Alberta fed prices averaged in the low $310s/cwt last week. Western Canadian fed prices have rallied $13.00/cwt over the past month. Not only have prices advanced but basis levels have also strengthened. Dressed sales were reported at $525.00/cwt delivered, $5.00–15.00/cwt stronger than the previous week. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery in the second…

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Cattle Report

Updated: October 3, 2025

Steers

Live: 310.00-315.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 508.00-516.00 del

Heifers

Live: 310.00-315.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 508.00-516.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 229.00-230.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 358.00-360.00 (IA. NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 229.00-230.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 358.00-360.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 309.65

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
22-Dec-25 300 474 --
19-Jan-26 302 474 --
16-Feb-26 302 470 --
16-Mar-26 302 466 --
13-April-26 304 462 --
11-May-26 314 464 --
08-Jun-26 316 462 --
Last Updated on September 25, 2025