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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 339.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 557.00-562.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 339.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 557.00-562.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 252.00-257.00 (NE) 250.00-256.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 396.00-405.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 252.00-257.00 (NE), 250.00-256.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 396.00-405.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$73.62
0.12
May 28, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP welcomes Melanie Wowk as Chair

Born in Montreal and raised in Calgary, Melanie Wowk brings unique perspective, insights, and skillset to her elected position as Chair, ABP. In addition to her roles as Finance Chair and former Vice Chair, years as an ABP delegate and cattle producer, Melanie has led efforts within our industry as a cow calf veterinarian for over 25 years, including running her own successful mobile clinic. Today, partnered with her husband on their fourth generation cattle operation Wowk Ranch, in Beauvallon, Alberta, Melanie’s career remains in animal health as Manager, Veterinary Services, Cattle, Equine and Small Ruminants, Product Support for Zoetis.

When we spoke to Melanie about her new position, one of the things Melanie is excited about is our new digital communications strategy for ABPDaily and the launch of ABP magazine: 

“I throw my support behind what the team has developed here. It’s fantastic that we’re not only engaging producers, but hearing that it is reaching  consumers too and resonating with them. It’s so important for them to see the progressive nature of our industry.” – Melanie Wowk, Chair, ABP.

“It’s fantastic that we’re not only engaging producers, but hearing that it is reaching consumers too and resonating with them.”

Welcome Melanie. We look forward to working together to continue building opportunities and advancements for our producers and industry.


This article was first published in the May 2021 edition of ABP Magazine. Stay tuned to ABP Daily to see more content from the magazine.

Cattle Report

Updated: May 4, 2026

Steers

Live: 339.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 557.00-562.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 339.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 557.00-562.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 252.00-257.00 (NE) 250.00-256.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 396.00-405.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 252.00-257.00 (NE), 250.00-256.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 396.00-405.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 326.74

Canadian Dollar

$73.62   0.12

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
27-July-26 326 -- --
24-Aug-26 318 490 --
21-Sept-26 312 490 598
19-Oct-26 306 486 598
16-Nov-26 296 476 594
14-Dec-26 300 468 592
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Last Updated on April 30, 2026

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