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Rail: 501.50-504.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 501.50-504.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 235.00-236.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 235.00-236.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$72.65
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
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Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
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August 5, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 5, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $257/cwt live, fully steady with the previous week. Fed prices have been steady for the past six weeks averaging in the mid to upper $250’s/cwt. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers and dressed sales…
August 1, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Introducing the Alberta Verified Beef Production Plus Incentive
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to introduce the Alberta Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Incentive. The Incentive will provide eligible cattle producers with funding for approved expenses and equipment purchases that facilitate further adoption of best management practices. Eligible applicants include Alberta beef producers (individuals, partnerships, co-operatives, or corporations) who can demonstrate a minimum…
July 29, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 29, 2024
Alberta last week weighted average fed steer and heifer closed the week around $257/cwt live, fed prices dropped $8.70/cwt after reaching an all-time high back in early June; but appear to have stabilized. Last week, dressed sales reported at $428/cwt delivered, traded steady for the last four weeks. Cattle that were traded are scheduled for…
July 24, 2024
Health & Production
Animal Health Canada celebrates one year of endorsement from FPT Ministers for emergency preparedness
Last week, Ministers from across Canada gathered in Whitehorse, Yukon, to discuss and collaborate on key areas of interest. This meeting market an important milestone for Animal Health Canada (AHC), as it was during the same event one year ago that federal, provincial, and territorial Minister unanimously endorsed AHC’s role in emergency preparedness and pledged…
July 22, 2024
Health & Production
Alberta producers encouraged to participate in on-farm water stewardship strategy
In an effort to enhance water stewardship and management practices, producers across Alberta are encouraged to share their insights through the On-Farm Water Stewardship Alberta Producer Survey. The survey aims to gather valuable feedback from the agricultural community to shape future educational resources and support mechanisms within the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP). The collective…
July 22, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 22, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $256.50/cwt live, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers and dressed sales were reported from $425.00-426.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Most of the cattle that traded were scheduled for the…
July 19, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Ropes, chutes, or darts? How to safely treat sick cattle on pasture
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on May 30, 2024. There is no more idyllic scene than a herd of cattle on a lush green pasture in the Canadian landscape. Everyone loves to see the hillsides dotted with animals enjoying the benefits of May rainfall. As satisfying as it…
July 19, 2024
Business Tools
Know your applicator!
An RFID tag applicator, sometimes referred to as a “tagger” or as “pliers,” is the one vital tool every producer needs to make tagging cattle possible for our national traceability program. There are a lot of different applicators to choose from, and while they’re not all the same, they’re definitely not interchangeable with the different…
July 18, 2024
Health & Production
BCRC announces call for proposals: aiming for innovation in beef research
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has officially opened its call for proposals, inviting researchers to contribute to the advancement of the Canadian beef industry. This initiative seeks to fund projects that explore proof of concept and clinical trials, with an application deadline set for September 3, 20241. With a significant increase in research investment through…
July 17, 2024
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Tapered forage inclusion during finishing supports herd health
This research, lead by Gabriel Ribiero, was conducted at the LFCE at U of S and supported by ABP’s check-off funded research investments. A tapered forage finishing strategy is a practical approach beef producers can implement this season that may lower both liver abscesses and antibiotic use, without lowering production outcomes. The beef industry has…
July 16, 2024
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Home for Dinner at Ronald McDonald House
During the month of May, volunteers from ABP, Cattle Feeders and Canada Beef, attended the “Home for Dinner” events at their local Ronald McDonald Houses across the province. This year we made it a goal to attend all four locations for Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Medicine Hat. Depending on the location, the volunteers…
July 15, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 16, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted averaged fed prices held steady with the previous week at $255/cwt live. Following seasonal trends, trading steady to weaker as summer heat sets in. When taking a step back and look at where we started, fed prices have rallied by about $37/cwt since the start of the year. Making it…
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
Wildfire Updates -
Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
Learn More
Cattle Report
Updated: 05/08/2025
Steers
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Rail: 501.50-504.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 501.50-504.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 235.00-236.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 235.00-236.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 311.06
Canadian Dollar
$72.65 0.04
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Oct-25 | 292 | 450 | -- |
| 24-Nov-25 | 288 | 440 | -- |
| 22-Dec-25 | 290 | 430 | -- |
| 19-Jan-26 | 288 | 430 | -- |
| 16-Feb-26 | 286 | 424 | -- |
| 16-Mar-26 | 284 | 420 | -- |
| 13-Apr-26 | 286 | 418 | -- |
Last Updated on July 31, 2025