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AB Direct - Heifers

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US Trade- Steers

Live: 202.00-203.00 (KN, TX) 205.00-206.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 325.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 202.00-203.00 (KN, TX) 205.00-206.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 325.00 (NE, IA) last week

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April 25, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Survey: Pen checking practices in Western Canada

A project led by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine is looking into what makes pen checkers successful. Over the years, efforts have been made to develop systems to automatically detect sick feeder cattle, but feedlots continue to rely on pen checkers. Some pen checkers are very effective (and have…

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April 20, 2022 Checking in with ABP

ABP Magazine – Volume 2 Issue 2

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving Front Cover DesignJason Stang WritingCraig LesterDianne FinstadElizabeth HomeroskyLaura LaingLori LoreeMary…

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April 19, 2022 Checking in with ABP

FAQs: Health of Animals transport regulations

In Canada, Health of Animals regulations around transport require those who load, confine, or transport animals to determine and document details around the animals and their movement. This includes: livestock manifests, Transfer of Care (TOC) documents, and Animal Transport Records (ATR), where applicable. “At the time of loading an animal for transport, a commercial carrier…

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April 12, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Survey: Informing a grassland conservation initiative

The loss of grasslands across the Canadian Prairies is an important issue. A team of researchers from Pattison Resource Consulting is collecting information from ranchers, landowners, and cattle producers to inform a joint initiative between Canada, the United States, and Mexico on grassland conservation, called the Central Grasslands Roadmap. They need information to ensure programs,…

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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…

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April 6, 2022 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Forages, wild pigs, and a whirlwind trip to Ottawa

Our fourth episode of The Bovine is now available! On this episode: Can you keep your grazing livestock off the grass a while longer? Masters student and host of ‘Forays into Forages,’ David MacTaggart, joins the show to talk about the general lifecycle of perennial plants, and how we can support forages post-drought. Pigs in…

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March 29, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Bringing Alberta beef to RMHC families

This week, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), in partnership with Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence (CBCE) and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), is proud to host ‘At Home for Dinner’ events at Ronald McDonald House in both Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. On Monday, the crew served close to 50 meals, with steak samplers taking the show….

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March 24, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Connecting agriculture and sustainability in the classroom

The short documentary, Guardians of the Grasslands, has earned a wide variety of audiences through premieres across the country, national and international film festivals and on broadcast television through RFDTV. Now, thanks to a pivotal funding partnership with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation, the film will reach another vital audience – students. Agriculture in the Classroom…

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March 21, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Beef producers need immediate action on CP Rail work stoppage 

Editor’s Note: On March 22, CP Rail and TCRC agreed to enter into binding arbitration. After news yesterday that the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference were unable to reach an agreement, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is calling on the provincial government to demand action from the Government of Canada. Producers…

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March 21, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Update: Voice your concerns over the rail transportation work stoppage      

Editor’s Note: On March 22, CP Rail and TCRC agreed to enter into binding arbitration. On March 9, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) shared a draft letter and some speaking points to beef producers interested in contacting their Members of Parliament (MP) on the potential strike. Unfortunately, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and Teamsters Canada Rail…

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March 20, 2022 Checking in with ABP

CP Rail, TCRC fail to reach agreement

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) did not reach an agreement this weekend, and as a result, the line is seeing a work stoppage.  While TCRC announced CP Rail initiated a lockout, CP Rail says that “completely misrepresented the truth,” and the work stoppage was initiated by the TCRC. Canadian…

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March 18, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Producers concerned over access to feed with potential rail work stoppage

This week, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) issued a notice of intention to lockout employees if they are unable to reach a settlement or agree to binding arbitration by March 20. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) has responded with a notice of intention to strike. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) continues to urge producers to…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 17/03/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 447.00-453.50 FOB feedlot last week

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 447.00-453.50 FOB feedlot last week

Choice Steers

Live: 202.00-203.00 (KN, TX) 205.00-206.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 325.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 202.00-203.00 (KN, TX) 205.00-206.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 325.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 268.52

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
26-May-25 268 374 --
23-Jun-25 270 370 --
21-Jul-25 262 -- --
18-Aug-25 258 374 --
15-Sep-25 256 378 --
13-Oct-25 254 274 436
10-Nov-25 250 370 432
Last Updated on February 27, 2025