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December 19, 2025 Checking in with ABP

FAQs: What proposed updates mean for producers

After years of planning and preparation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expecting to publish the final version of proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Act in 2026.  To help clarify what’s coming and what it means for you, we’ve compiled a few answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we’re hearing.  Will I have to change when I tag cattle?   There is no required…

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December 19, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Understanding proposed updates to livestock traceability regulations 

A robust and effective traceability system finds a balance in technical reporting and practicality.  Traceability is the ability to follow the movement of an animal or food product through different stages of the supply chain. The ability to track livestock through their lifecycle relies on three pillars: premise identification (PID), animal identification, and animal movement….

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December 17, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Highlights from the Chair

As we come to the end of 2025, I’m sure you’re wondering what the new year holds for Alberta Beef Producers and its relationship with the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). I am pleased to report that significant progress has been made since our August announcement of the intention of ABP to withdraw from the national…

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December 2, 2025 Issues & Insights

Alberta proposes updates to Water Act 

The Government of Alberta is proposing the first major update to the province’s Water Act since 1999. Introduced as Bill 7, the Water Amendment Act, the legislation is designed to “modernize” Alberta’s water management system to keep pace with a rapidly growing population and evolving economic demands. “Every part of our province and economy relies on water,” said…

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October 30, 2025 Issues & Insights

An autumn update from the Canadian Cattle Association

The opportunity to communicate directly with Alberta producers is something that usually happens in handfuls at ABP meetings or other events through the year. I appreciate the opportunity to reach many more at once through ABP magazine. CCA has a spot in many producer publications across Canada that allow me to regularly shine light on…

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October 15, 2025 Inspiration

Five insights from the latest ABP Magazine

The Fall 2025 Issue of ABP Magazine published by Alberta Beef Producers highlights leadership, innovation, stewardship, and momentum across the beef industry. Here are five insights, among many examples, worth a closer look. 1. Taking charge: All for the Beef We’ve certainly had an active time as your beef cattle commission for the past few…

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June 26, 2025 Issues & Insights

Brodie Haugan on the value of having producers at the trade table

Can a perfectly grilled ribeye change the course of international trade? In Episode 11 of Season 3 of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel explores that very question with guest Brodie Haugan, previous Chair of Alberta Beef Producers, and current Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) representative. Fresh from a Canadian beef trade mission to Vietnam and…

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June 4, 2025 Issues & Insights

Tyler Fulton on CCA priorities and leadership

What happens when a cattle producer walks straight into a trade war? That’s exactly the whirlwind Tyler Fulton stepped into when he became the new president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) this March. In Season 3, Episode 10 of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel sits down…

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April 23, 2025 Issues & Insights

Valuegraphics 101: Why people really care

In Season 3, Episode 7 of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel welcomes keynote speaker and human values expert David Allison for a conversation that redefines how the beef industry — and all industries — can connect with people in today’s shifting landscape. Fresh from the stage at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference, David breaks…

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April 10, 2025 Issues & Insights

The future of water in Western Canadian agriculture

What happens when your most reliable water source melts away? That’s the urgent question at the heart of this episode of The Bovine podcast, hosted by Kara Mastel and brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers. This week’s guest, Dr. John Pomeroy, offers a deep dive into the future of water in the Canadian Prairies…

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March 7, 2025 Innovation & Technology

How to read a meat label

Ever wondered what the information on the label of beef means? There’s much to know! Here’s some guidance on the basics. We like to call it anatomy of a label. So much info on this tiny sticker! (a) The Name: This is the official beef cut name. The official name, tells you if the cut is…

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February 25, 2025 Health & Production

Saskatchewan cattle herd declared infected with bovine tuberculosis

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) investigation and testing following a November 29, 2024, case of bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) has detected the disease in the birth herd of the infected animal. There have been three additional confirmed cases in the animals tested to date. All animals over twelve months of age will be tested to determine…

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 22, 2025

Steers

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Rail: 492.00-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

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Rail: 492.00-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 228.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 228.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 301.90

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Last Updated on December 18, 2025