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Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
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December 1, 2023
Health & Production
Discovering the realities of the 2023 Canadian calf crop
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is asking cow-calf producers to share insight into their on-farm management practices and production methods. The 2023 Canadian Cow-Calf Survey is an online questionnaire that will collect data to help understand trends in production practices and efficiencies over time. Collecting credible information directly from beef cattle producers helps the…
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November 29, 2023
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Canadian Western Agribition celebrates first Canadian Animal AgTech Awards
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Animal AgTech Awards, presented by Deloitte. The awards recognize innovative businesses at a national level for their exceptional work in animal agriculture technology. The awards, which took place on November 23, gave finalists an opportunity to showcase their work and pitch their solutions…
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November 28, 2023
Health & Production
Alberta government increases funding for mental health research and support
The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta is receiving $388,500 to generate awareness and expand mental health research and supports available to farmers through AgKnow. The AgKnow Alberta Farmer Mental Health Network was established in 2022 with a $524,500 Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) grant. The funding will build on the work AgKnow is doing…
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November 3, 2023
Health & Production
The value of ‘hands-on’ BCS for a commercial beef herd
The literal act of completing ‘hands-on’ body condition scoring (BCS) is often thought of by commercial beef producers as a procedure done strictly in academic trials, research studies, or by seedstock operations. Many bypass the practice altogether, choosing instead to rely on experience, assessing their herd’s degree of condition from the feed truck or tractor…
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September 13, 2023
Health & Production
Grazing stubble fields
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. With forages in short supply and high…
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August 18, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Streaming | Ergot Toxicity with Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro
By Dr. John Campbell, The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast “Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro from the Dept. of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan is my guest this week. He has been researching the impacts of ergot in feed sources on cattle performance and he will discuss the levels of ergot that are safe…
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August 17, 2023
Health & Production
Making silage in a dry year
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. Plants grown under dry conditions have a…
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August 11, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Research identifies cow efficiency
By Karen Briere, The Western Producer Forage-efficient cows maintain their back fat during winter, calve earlier in the calving season and wean heavier calves relative to their own weight, according to a University of Saskatchewan study. Dr. Greg Penner said the study shows how cow-calf producers can assess their cows without relying on feed-use efficiency, which…
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July 12, 2023
Health & Production
Plan now to secure winter feed supplies
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. In many areas, soil moisture was lacking…
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June 1, 2023
Health & Production
FMD biosecurity advice for international travellers
If you’re planning an international trip or will soon be welcoming international visitors to your operation, keep biosecurity in mind. While Canada is free of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), this highly contagious virus is presently the greatest health risk to Canadian livestock. Many countries in Asia, Africa, and South America are positive for FMD,…
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May 19, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Taking pain management mainstream
Producers add pain medication to their routines and benefit their herds By the Beef Cattle Research Council Pain management for beef cattle has evolved significantly in the past two decades. Scientists have gained a greater understanding of what pain looks like in an animal and how reducing pain can affect an animal’s well-being. The beef…
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April 28, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | One Health strategies help a farm family navigate a “winter from hell”
By the Beef Cattle Research Council For Tyler and Nancy Haraga, March 10, 2018, will forever stand out in their minds. “It was forty below with four to five feet of snow,” recalls Tyler. It had been a brutal winter, with unrelenting cold and record snowfall that persisted into March and spring simply refused to…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 22/04/2024
Steers
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Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 256.94
Canadian Dollar
$72.92 0.14
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Jul-24 | 226 | -- | -- |
| 5-Aug-24 | 222 | 318 | -- |
| 2-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | -- |
| 30-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | 366 |
| 28-Oct-24 | 218 | 324 | 366 |
| 25-Nov-24 | 216 | 320 | 364 |
| 23-Dec-24 | 222 | 312 | 360 |
Last Updated on April 11, 2024
