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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$69.88
0.14
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Health & Production
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Alberta Beef Industry Conference
Imagine spending two days with passionate beef pros, from ranchers to top industry experts, all sharing the latest buzz on sustainable practices, market trends, and the future of Alberta beef. Join us at the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Conference!
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May 22, 2024
Health & Production
Fire safety tips for farmyards and pastures
Farm infrastructure and feedstock fires can be devastating. Careful planning reduces the risk. Prairie summers bring heat, thunderstorms, and bugs, but unfortunately, the season also comes with the risk of forest, grass, and farmyard fires. Brad Andres, Director of Emergency Management Services at Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation explains the standard three steps of ‘Personal Preparedness’:…
May 22, 2024
Health & Production
Considerations when using alternative feeds – have you done your homework?
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on February 22, 2024. Alternative or non-conventional feeds, such as grain screenings, cull potatoes or distillers’ grains, can be an economical means for beef cattle producers to supplement forage and grain inventories while continuing to meet animal nutritional requirements. However, due to variability…
May 17, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Advancing the beef industry through research
In the heart of Alberta, where cattle graze on vast prairies, the Beef Research Showcase unfolded — a gathering of industry experts, researchers, students, and passionate producers. Among the voices that resonated during this event was that of Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead at Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). Schmid, who recently joined an…
May 15, 2024
Health & Production
National Invasive Species Action Week: Protecting our landscapes and communities
In a concerted effort to safeguard natural ecosystems, the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) is hosting National Invasive Species Action Week (NISAW). This annual event, running May 12-18 this year, aims to raise awareness and promote action against invasive species across Canada. Invasive species pose a significant threat to our environment, agriculture, and communities….
May 9, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Diving into the Beef Research Showcase
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, AB. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast platform! Just in case there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ve included our guest list and time codes for your…
May 2, 2024
Health & Production
Forage Rejuvenation: Fertilization and the influence of soil pH
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on May 9, 2023. Rejuvenation of a forage stand, whether hay or pasture, involves using one or a combination of methods to increase productivity with a shift towards higher yielding forage species that provide improved nutritional value for livestock. If an assessment of…
April 25, 2024
Business Tools
Cracking the code on grazing management technology
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on April 4, 2022. Does it feel like grazing management information is shrouded in acronyms and terms that boggle the mind on first glance? Do you struggle to decipher terms like animal unit equivalents? And how does one go about calculating AUMs and then…
April 24, 2024
Health & Production
Importance of maintaining cow weight after calving
With a smaller cow herd in both Canada and the United States, the demand for calves in the fall of 2024 will be high. Reducing the number of open cows could have financial benefits. Breeding season starts approximately 81 days after calving. At this point in time, cows are just past peak lactation (56 days…
April 16, 2024
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The GOLD standard for record-keeping
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on March 30, 2023. Whether you use a computer software system or track herd records by hand, there are four record keeping GOLD standards that can be determined for your cow-calf operation and compared to beef industry benchmarks for the same indicators. By…
April 10, 2024
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Ear tag retention comes down to best management practices
Lost ear tags are a costly and frustrating reality on Canadian cattle ranches. Yet, tags play an integral role in in disease outbreak investigations, as well as in maintaining the credibility of Canada’s traceability system. The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) both examines and investigates reports of retention issues on an ongoing basis. Most of…
April 9, 2024
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American association calls for HPAI name change
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) has decided to refer to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV). Although caused by the same virus as HPAI, the disease presents differently in cattle compared to poultry, which is why the AABP has requested the name change. In the letter, the…
March 29, 2024
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Need to talk? Here are some resources from across Canada
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger: If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide: If you need support, but don’t know where to go: 211 Alberta / 211 Canada Counselling Alberta More Mental Health Resources 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline Alberta Addiction Health Line Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 20/12/2024
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)
Choice Steers
Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 227.86
Canadian Dollar
$69.88 0.14
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Mar-25 | 240 | 344 | -- |
| 31-Mar-25 | 244 | 346 | -- |
| 28-Apr-25 | 248 | 346 | -- |
| 26-May-25 | 254 | 346 | -- |
| 23-Jun-25 | 256 | 344 | -- |
| 21-Jul-25 | 248 | -- | -- |
| 18-Aug-25 | 244 | 350 | -- |
Last Updated on December 5, 2024
