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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 542.00-543.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 542.00-543.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 245.00 (NE) 245.00-246.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 380.00-386.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 245.00 (NE) 245.00-246.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 380.00-386.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$72.09
0.17
August 28, 2024 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Drones, student leaders, and scaled-up research

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Todd Ormann, Vice President of Development at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology.

The duo discuss the recent AgSmart educational expo, upcoming trends in agriculture, changes within the college, and more.

Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast platform!

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Cattle Report

Updated: April 6, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 542.00-543.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 542.00-543.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 245.00 (NE) 245.00-246.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 380.00-386.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 245.00 (NE) 245.00-246.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 380.00-386.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 326.98

Canadian Dollar

$72.09   0.17

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
29-Jun-26 330 492 --
27-Jul-26 324 -- --
24-Aug-26 318 494 --
21-Sept-26 312 492 600
19-Oct-26 304 488 602
16-Nov-26 296 480 596
14-Dec-26 300 470 596
Last Updated on April 2, 2026

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