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April 2, 2026
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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…
March 31, 2026
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Solar Grazing: Examining agrivoltaics in Alberta
Agrivoltaics may be at the ‘tip of the iceberg’ stage in Alberta, but examining the concept ‘below the surface’ is well underway. The term is new to the vocabulary for many in agriculture but it simply means the dual-purpose use of land – for both solar energy and agricultural production. It turns out the two…
March 25, 2026
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Veterinary and Medicine Costs: Are you getting results?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The purpose of proactive investment in veterinary and medicine (vet and med) costs is to have better health outcomes, avoiding costly treatments and reducing death losses. However, as noted in the Optimizing Productivity fact sheet, there comes a point where more dollars spent do not…
March 23, 2026
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Results Are In – Updates on improved cattle health and feed efficiency
Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off dollars that beef cattle producers allocate to research fund a variety of studies: from keeping cattle healthy and improving pasture productivity to boosting feed efficiency and ensuring high quality beef. This post is part of an ongoing series that highlights recent research results. You can find all BCRC research summaries under…
March 20, 2026
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New program connects vet students to rural Alberta
A new pilot program aimed at strengthening rural veterinary services in Alberta will help connect veterinary students with livestock practices across the province. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Grant Program will invest $250,000 over two years to encourage veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in rural communities…
March 20, 2026
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Replicating Genetic Merit: Cloning as a reproductive technology for beef cattle
Over the past several decades, reproductive technologies like artificial insemination and embryo transfer have gained popularity in the beef industry by allowing producers to magnify the impact of high-profile genetics. Lately, the suite of reproductive services has evolved to offer cloning as another option for producers to further their use of top performing cattle. While…
February 19, 2026
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Great stewardship deserves recognition
Reminder that nominations for ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award 2026 are now open! Plateau Cattle Co. was featured on Global News recently as part of Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrations. The operation, run by John Smith and Laura Laing, was Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) winner. Plateau’s story is a strong reminder of…
February 18, 2026
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Extend the grazing season using stockpiled forage
Grazing early in the season (April and May) reduces reliance on stored feed and allows beef producers to make the most of stockpiled perennial forage resources. According to the 2025 Canadian Cow-Calf Adoption Rates and Performance Levels Report, up to 61 per cent of Canadian producers winter cattle in pastures for all or part of…
February 10, 2026
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Cool New Tools: A look at the Wandering Shepherd rumen bolus
An Alberta-developed multi-tasking sensor technology is starting to create some buzz in the livestock world. Wandering Shepherd has generated interest in its wireless rumen bolus identification device close to home and as far away as Africa. In November, developers shared their pitch in the Ag Innovation Competition during Agri-Trade in Red Deer, where producers in…
February 9, 2026
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Strychnine option for gophers ruled out for 2026
Producers will not have access to strychnine for Richardson’s ground squirrel control in 2026, after Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) denied a joint emergency use request from Alberta and Saskatchewan. The request was submitted in response to increasing ground squirrel populations and concerns about damage to pasture, hay land and crops. Producers and provincial officials argued that…
January 27, 2026
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BCRC webinar recap: Early calf life survival
The first 24 hours of a beef calf’s life are the most vulnerable. During the Beef Cattle Research Council’s webinar, Early Calf Life Survival, Dr. Roger Richard of Shoal Lake Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Claire Windeyer from University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine and Heidi Bennett with W.A. Ranches discussed navigating calving and the critical early life…
January 16, 2026
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Cracking the heritability code
Choosing traits that pay off Improving the genetics of your beef herd starts with knowing which traits you can change through genetics and which traits respond better to management practices. Because cattle have a long generation interval, every bull or replacement heifer you choose affects your herd for years. That’s why understanding heritability, and how…
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Cattle Report
Updated: April 10, 2026
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Choice Heifers
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 326.07
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06-July-26 | 326 | -- | -- |
| 03-Aug-26 | 322 | -- | -- |
| 31-Aug-26 | 314 | 482 | -- |
| 28-Sept-26 | 310 | 482 | 596 |
| 26-Oct-26 | 302 | 476 | 594 |
| 23-Nov-26 | 296 | 468 | 590 |
| 21-Dec-26 | 298 | 462 | 592 |
Last Updated on April 9, 2026
