{{ weatherTemp }}°C
{{ weatherCity }}
Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Glass

AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: ---

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: ---

US Trade- Steers

Live: 233.00 *few (KN)
Rail: ---

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 233.00*few (KN)
Rail: ---

Canadian Dollar

$72.18
0.10
January 23, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Survey: Attitudes and motivations around cattle handling and training

By Kara Mastel

Are you involved with handling beef cattle in Western Canada?

Researchers from the University of Calgary are looking for cow-calf producers and stock people/handlers, older than 18 years, with cattle handling experience in Western Canada, to participate in a short survey to explore their cattle handling experiences and perspectives on handling training.

By participating, you will have to change to win a $50 gift card.

For more information and to participate in the survey, click here.

About the Author

Kara Mastel

Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.

Author

Latest News

Cattle Report

Updated: January 13, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: ---

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: ---

Choice Steers

Live: 233.00 *few (KN)
Rail: ---

Choice Heifers

Live: 233.00*few (KN)
Rail: ---

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 298.64

Canadian Dollar

$72.18   0.10

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
16-Mar-26 286 446 --
13-Apr-26 290 444 --
11-May-26 298 446 --
08-June-26 302 444 --
06-July-26 294 -- --
03-Aug-26 288 -- --
31-Aug-26 278 440 --
Last Updated on December 18, 2025
View Full Report