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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$73.94
0.10

Featured

  • 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.

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February 24, 2023 Business Tools

What We’re Reading | Canadian Beef Breeds Council to launch genetic data hub

By Melissa Bezan, Canadian Cattlemen It’s Canadian Western Agribition week, and the aroma of mini donuts, hamburgers and smoothies mixes with the more distinct smell of livestock in every room. In the Queensbury Convention Centre, the crowd noise crowd has dimmed. Members of the breed associations are here for the Canadian Beef Breeds Council annual…

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February 23, 2023 Trailblazers

Writing a legacy of sustainable ranching

Revisiting the 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, Bar S Ranch Every beef operation in Alberta has a story worth telling. When the Chattaway family of Bar S Ranch shares their story, it speaks to four generations of ranchers protecting the land that sustains their cattle and livelihood. This dedication earned the ranch, located west of…

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February 22, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Apply to Canadian Cattle Young Leaders today

Take advantage of mentorship and career building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry through Canadian Cattle Young Leaders! Program applications have officially launched and are open until March 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm MT at www.canadiancattleyoungleaders.ca. The mentorship program was established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010 and has since seen over 170…

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February 21, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 20, 2023

Moderate volume fed trade last week saw dressed prices steady to $3/cwt higher than the previous week. The bulk of sales were reported dressed at $328/cwt delivered in a full $327-328/cwt delivered trade range. U.S. buyers once again procured Canadian cattle on the five-area average. Cash sales also developed at USD $250/cwt delivered and worked…

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February 21, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Highlights from the chair

This is my last column as Chair, ABP. It’s hard to believe. The past two years have gone by in a flash and what a ride it has been. Sometimes we surprise ourselves with what we can accomplish in times of challenge, and during the past two years at ABP in my role as Chair…

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February 18, 2023 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Anne Wasko on the Canadian beef 2030 goals

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear an update on the Canadian Beef Advisors’ 2030 goals, coming out of the National Beef Strategy. Anne Wasko, rancher and Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Past Chair, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference to discuss these ambitious goals for the…

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February 18, 2023 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, we dive into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion file for the Canadian Beef Advisors and how it relates to the National Beef Strategy 2030 goal around people, health, and safety. Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference…

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February 17, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Watch: ABP, CCA reach tentative checkoff agreement

ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk recently appeared on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the checkoff system and ABP’s tentative checkoff agreement with the Canadian Cattle Association. To watch the original video, head to BNN Bloomberg’s website.

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February 17, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Producer feedback wanted on Sustainable Agriculture Strategy

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking for producer input on the new Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. This strategy will be a long-term plan “to further advance the sustainability, competitiveness, and vitality of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector,” according to AAFC. There are two ways you can share your thoughts on the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy: 1. Attend…

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February 17, 2023 Checking in with ABP

FireSmart Alberta grassland communities survey closes Feb. 21

The Community Wildfire Resilience Association of Alberta (FireSmart Alberta) is seeking input on their educational materials for farm, acreage, and grassland communities. FireSmart will use this survey to better understand current gaps in its materials geared towards farms, acreages, and grasslands in Alberta. The survey also asks for feedback on how to better use the…

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February 16, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

CME drives fed prices higher, carcass quality higher

The CME live cattle futures market climbed steadily in the last half of 2022. Combined with theweakening Canadian dollar, Alberta fed cattle prices re-visited late 2014 levels, right before the 2015price surge. Alberta fed steers averaged $184/cwt live in December, 15 per cent higher than January. On average, fed steer prices rose 1.3 per cent…

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February 15, 2023 Business Tools

Landowners wanted for grassland conservation and carbon opportunities survey

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is seeking ranchers to share their thoughts on grassland conservation initiatives and carbon markets. If you own 500 acres or more of grazing land in the Canadian Prairies, you’re eligible to complete this survey on your perceptions of and interest in carbon opportunities and ecological goods and services, as well…

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Featured

  • 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: 03/07/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 299.28

Canadian Dollar

$73.94   0.10

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