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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 280.00 FOB feedlot, last week
Rail: 448.50-453.00 FOB feedlot, last week

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 280.00 FOB feedlot, last week
Rail: 448.50-453.00 FOB feedlot, last week

US Trade- Steers

Live: 210.00 (TX, KN) 212.00-215.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 210.00 (TX, KN) 212.00-215.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (IA, NE) last week

Canadian Dollar

$70.17
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June 1, 2022 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Hoping for rain, Buddy Up Month, and planning a pit roast

By Debra Murphy

Welcome back to another episode of The Bovine!

(If you haven’t heard, that’s the name of our monthly audio show.)

On today’s episode, hear:

  • ABP Delegate and Medicine Hat area farmer, Craig Lehr, with an update on the dry conditions in his area;
  • Akash Asif from the Centre for Suicide Prevention on men’s mental health, the Centre’s ag persona, and #BuddyUp Month; and
  • Pitmaster Mel Chmilar Jr. breaks down what it takes to master an old-fashioned pit roast.
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About the Author

Debra Murphy

Debra grew up on a mixed farm, and has a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Alberta. She currently ranches alongside her family in Central Alberta, where she also fulfills her role as Stakeholder Relations Manager with Alberta Beef Producers.

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Cattle Report

Updated: 24/03/2025

Steers

Live: 280.00 FOB feedlot, last week
Rail: 448.50-453.00 FOB feedlot, last week

Heifers

Live: 280.00 FOB feedlot, last week
Rail: 448.50-453.00 FOB feedlot, last week

Choice Steers

Live: 210.00 (TX, KN) 212.00-215.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 210.00 (TX, KN) 212.00-215.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 270.42

Canadian Dollar

$70.17   0.17

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
26-May-25 268 374 --
23-Jun-25 270 370 --
21-Jul-25 262 -- --
18-Aug-25 258 374 --
15-Sep-25 256 378 --
13-Oct-25 254 274 436
10-Nov-25 250 370 432
Last Updated on February 27, 2025
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