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August 21, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 21, 2023

The Alberta dressed fed trade range was comparable with the previous week from $388-393/cwt delivered. More cattle were procured at $388/cwt delivered, and the weighted average price was pressured almost $2/cwt lower. Weighted average steer prices have now slipped lower for eight straight weeks and are the lowest seen since May 12. YTD Western fed…

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August 18, 2023 Health & Production

What We’re Streaming | Ergot Toxicity with Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro

By Dr. John Campbell, The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast “Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro from the Dept. of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan is my guest this week. He has been researching the impacts of ergot in feed sources on cattle performance and he will discuss the levels of ergot that are safe…

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August 17, 2023 Health & Production

Making silage in a dry year

ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. Plants grown under dry conditions have a…

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August 15, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Have you heard of AGLA?

The success of Alberta’s beef industry relies on an efficient and productive cow herd with access to an extensive feed supply. Approximately 20 per cent of this feed comes from the use of Crown grazing leases, making these lands an integral foundation for one of Alberta’s most important industries. The first grazing leases were instituted…

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August 14, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 14, 2023

Fed cattle prices have found some stability, averaging in the mid $230/cwt for the past couple of weeks. Light trade was reported last week, with dressed sales ranging from $391-393/cwt delivered; cattle were being scheduled for mid to late September delivery. With good late summer feeding conditions, and lift times now 30+ days out, carcass…

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August 11, 2023 Health & Production

What We’re Reading | Research identifies cow efficiency

By Karen Briere, The Western Producer Forage-efficient cows maintain their back fat during winter, calve earlier in the calving season and wean heavier calves relative to their own weight, according to a University of Saskatchewan study. Dr. Greg Penner said the study shows how cow-calf producers can assess their cows without relying on feed-use efficiency, which…

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August 10, 2023 Innovation & Technology

Conditioning is key to transport success

The results of a four-year animal transport research study, funded in part by ABP, suggest the most important animal welfare factor in transport may be conditioning before they get on the truck. Since we last reported on this story in January 2022, researchers have completed their final year of a study to help improve animal…

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August 9, 2023 Business Tools

AgriStability program reopens for late participation

Farmers and ranchers impacted by drought and wildfires can now enroll in the newly reopened AgriStability program. While enrolment for this year’s AgriStability program previously closed in the spring, the Government of Alberta and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced last week that producers can sign up for late participation until September 29. “Our government has…

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August 8, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 7, 2023

The Canfax fed steer price closed the week at around $235/cwt, $0.25/cwt lower than the previous week. From their highs in late June, prices have declined $12/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $388.50-393.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for early September delivery. Last week, Alberta fed prices were estimated…

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August 4, 2023 Checking in with ABP

What We’re Reading | He was a renowned Ontario livestock painter. Now Ross Butler’s collection could be sold off

By Rebecca Zandbergen, CBC News Ross Butler of Woodstock, Ont., first came to prominence as a livestock painter in the 1930s when a number of Canadian horse and cattle breed committees hired him to paint their idea of a perfect specimen. “For several years, he was known as the world’s leading livestock artist, which was a…

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August 3, 2023 Checking in with ABP

ACFA 50th anniversary

50 years! The cattle feeding industry has faced many high and lows, from record-high prices to BSE, and the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA) has been here through it all.  February 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of ACFA being the voice of Alberta cattle feeders. Cattle feeding was just getting started in the late 1960s…

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August 1, 2023 Checking in with ABP

CRSB Certified Profile: Round Rock Ranching

When you aim to produce the ‘best beef in a better world,’ you’ve got a lot on your plate. But Sean McGrath tackles the target bite by bite. McGrath also appreciates that the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) process emphasizes principles and is adaptable on practices.  “I know ranchers don’t like being told what…

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  • Wildfire Resources

    ABP has developed a curated list of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. On it you'll find quick links to emergency alerts, livestock evacuee information, and more.

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Cattle Report

Updated: 16/05/2024

Steers

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Heifers

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Choice Steers

Live: 184.00 (KN), 187.00 (NE)
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Choice Heifers

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Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 253.40

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
5-Aug-24 234 326 --
2-Sep-24 232 330 --
30-Sep-24 230 332 3572
28-Oct-24 228 332 372
25-Nov-24 226 326 368
23-Dec-24 230 318 364
20-Jan-25 234 320 --
Last Updated on May 9, 2024

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