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January 18, 2022
Trailblazers
What We’re Reading | ‘Quintessential academic veterinarian’ honoured by peers
By Jennifer Allford, for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine While many large animal veterinarians grew up on a farm surrounded by all sorts of animals, Dr. Michel Lévy, DVM — the recipient of the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP) Honorary Life Award — did not grow up tending to cattle. In fact, the…
January 18, 2022
Health & Production
How to stop silent spreaders from damaging herd health
Following the recent downgrade in Canada’s BSE risk to negligible status, there is hope that the animal health sector will focus more attention on production-limiting diseases, like Johne’s and Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD). Reopening doors of opportunity Both Johne’s and BVD present challenges for producers through detection, transmission, and production. We sat down with veterinarian…
January 17, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 17, 2022
It was a disappointing week for the western Canadian fed market with prices declining $6-7/cwt. Fed cattle prices are $6/cwt higher than last year but $8/cwt lower than 2020 and $5/cwt lower than 2019. Competition on the cash market was limited with one packer not bidding. Dressed sales ranged from $260-262/cwt delivered, and cattle that…
January 16, 2022
Inspiration
Recipe: Cheeseburger stir fry
Low carb cheeseburger stir fry is ready in less than 15 minutes, and has all the flavors of a cheeseburger, but without all of the carbs. Prep Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 15 min Total Time: 20 min Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 bag (379g) coleslaw salad bag You can also shred your own cabbage 1 tsp salt ½ tsp fresh…
January 14, 2022
Checking in with ABP
ABP’s 2022 Candidate Backgrounder
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November issue of ABP Magazine (Volume 1 Issue 4). Since that time, one of the candidates in the Northeast Zone is no longer running. As a result, the remaining three positions are acclaimed. This article has been altered to reflect that. Central Candidates: Acclaimed Martin Clausen, together…
January 13, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Cattlemen’s Young Leaders graduate spotlight
The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentor Program is celebrating its 2019 and 2020 graduates. The graduates this year have proven to be a resilient group in finding creative ways to maximize opportunities through the program amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The CYL Program, delivered through the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, was established in 2010, where young people…
January 13, 2022
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Bale net wrap, twine present health hazard for cows
By Heather Smith Thomas Producers may never realize they have a problem unless a necropsy reveals net wrap or baling twine inside the animal Use of net wrap on hay and straw bales carries risks to cattle. Dr. John Campbell, professor of large animal clinical sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, says some…
January 12, 2022
Innovation & Technology
Precision ranching with BETSY
Digital has replaced a lot of handwritten records, but move away from the trusty, dog-eared, fit-in-your-pocket farm supply store cow record notebook? Well, it looks like even that ‘sacred cow’ has got some stiff competition… from BETSY. BETSY, or ‘Bovine Expert Tracking and Surveillance,’ brings the same approach applied in precision farming to the ranching…
January 11, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Introducing The Bovine — ABP’s inaugural podcast
Today, we’re launching our first episode of The Bovine, a podcast that shares the latest industry news to the comfort of your chore tractor, on your walks through the heifer pens, or to your favourite arm chair. In an effort to connect Alberta’s beef industry and share some of the work happening at Alberta Beef…
January 10, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Apply to the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program today
Take advantage of mentorship and career building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry through the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program! Applications for the CYL Program have officially launched and are open until March 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm MT. The CYL Program is open to young people ages 18-35 across…
January 10, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 10, 2022
Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed around $161.25/cwt, $4/cwt lower than the previous week. Packers seem to have a lot of January contract cattle around them which moderated interest on the cash market. Last week dressed sales were reported from $268.00-275.75/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for late…
January 8, 2022
Trailblazers
CCA President named Vice President of GRSB
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) announced its 2022 Executive Committee this week, and Bob Lowe, President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, was named Vice President. In addition to his role with Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Lowe is also a Alberta beef producer, Council Member on the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB), and Past…
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Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.
Learn More -
Producer Meetings
Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.
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Cattle Report
Updated: February 12, 2026
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
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Choice Heifers
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 306.17
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-May-26 | 306 | 478 | -- |
| 08-June-26 | 310 | 468 | -- |
| 06-June-26 | 304 | -- | -- |
| 03-Aug-26 | 300 | -- | -- |
| 31-Aug-26 | 294 | 464 | -- |
| 28-Sept-26 | 292 | 466 | 586 |
| 26-Oct-26 | 286 | 460 | 586 |
Last Updated on February 12, 2026