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US Trade- Steers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$73.76
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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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February 21, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: The future of AI, will it finally rain, and giving our brains a break
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the CrossRoads Conference held in Calgary, Alta. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, or download to listen later on your favourite podcast platform!
February 21, 2024
News
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada opens first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
While in Manila, Philippines, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Lawrence MacAulay, joined Canadian stakeholders, government partners, and dignitaries to officially open Canada’s Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) and begin a new chapter for Canada’s engagement in the region. This announcement comes at the midway point in Minister MacAulay’s trade mission to two…
February 21, 2024
News
Nominations open for the 2024 Alberta Ag Hall of Fame
The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame honours individuals who have advanced Alberta’s agriculture industries, food industries, and rural life. Albertans are encouraged to nominate an agricultural leader in their community. Every two years, up to three individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership while making a provincewide impact on their industries are inducted. RJ Sigurdson, Minister…
February 21, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Immerse yourself in research at the Beef Research Showcase in March
One of Alberta Beef Producers’ core strategies is to enhance the competitiveness of Alberta cattle operations through research and innovation. All research funding decisions are made by producers, for producers, and it only reaches its full value to producers when it is shared. One way you can immerse yourself in the research is by joining…
February 20, 2024
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Highlights from the Chair with Brodie Haugan
One thing that’s become really clear to me during our recent meetings throughout the province is just how resilient Alberta beef producers are during challenging times. We received a lot of really good feedback on producers’ experiences with the difficult things the industry is dealing with, like the drought and feed shortages. It’s amazing to…
February 19, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 19, 2024
In Alberta last week, the weighted average fed steer and heifer price was around $219/cwt live, $0.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Dressed sales were reported from $360.50-368.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from mid-March to mid-April delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted from two U.S. Pacific Northwest slaughter plants….
February 17, 2024
Health & Production
Water well monitoring conditions for your CFO
Do you have water well monitoring conditions attached to your confined feeding operation (CFO) permit? The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has just published a new fact sheet outlining sampling methods and best practices for collecting water samples. You can find it here on the NRCB website: Sampling for Water Well Monitoring Fact Sheet. For…
February 16, 2024
Health & Production
Reminders for humane transport
Every day, thousands of cattle travel by trailer. Most of these animals are fit for the journey and experience no negative outcomes. However, there are instances where we must ask, “is this animal fit to load and be transported?” Updates to the Health of Animals Regulations Part XII, Humane Transport took effect in 2020. Now,…
February 15, 2024
Health & Production
Utrecht calving technique uses natural positioning for smooth delivery, says veterinarian
“Whenever I’m speaking about dystocia, I always begin by mentioning the numbers 15 and 3,” says Mark Hilton, DVM and Midwest Beef Cattle Consultant. “If we have to assist more than 15 percent of our heifers and 3 percent of our mature cows, we have a problem needing attention, and it’s most likely our genetics.”…
February 14, 2024
Checking in with ABP
An update on Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab
We couldn’t be happier about the response to this program to date. A huge thank you to our producer participants, our partners and supporters, the AALL contract staff, Canfax Research Services, Nu Nenne Advisian Environmental, and our research leads and their teams from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the University of Alberta for getting us…
February 14, 2024
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Feedlots Lose Leverage to End 2023: Canfax cattle market update
Fed cattle were under pressure to end 2023 in both Alberta and Ontario. The nearby Live Cattle futures moved around USD $20/cwt lower over a period of five weeks in November and December, hitting a low near USD $163/cwt in the first week of December, and turned feedlot margins negative in the process. Feedlot managers…
February 14, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Urging a guidance-filled approach to wind energy land leases
Always access team support from an informed, knowledgeable lawyer and a trusted accountant when considering entering into a land lease with outside parties. Like their solar energy counterparts, wind energy companies are also dangling figurative carrots in front of Alberta’s landowners hoping to secure leases for wind infrastructure projects. And like solar leases, arrangements with…
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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: 04/07/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 297.06
Canadian Dollar
$73.76 0.22
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Aug-25 | 274 | 398 | -- |
| 22-Sep-25 | 270 | 398 | 458 |
| 20-Oct-25 | 264 | 394 | 454 |
| 17-Nov-25 | 260 | 388 | 450 |
| 15-Dec-25 | 260 | 378 | 446 |
| 9-Feb-25 | 260 | 376 | 454 |
Last Updated on May 29, 2025
