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June 8, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Spring Forum a success
Last week, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) mentorship program hosted its annual Spring Forum to offer unique learning and networking opportunities to the next generation of beef industry leaders. Held in Calgary, Alberta and the surrounding area, this year’s forum took place from May 30 to June 1, 2023. This annual event brings together…
June 7, 2023
Innovation & Technology
ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Catching up with the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network
This is the eighth in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. Having baseline data on animal health concerns is key to making improvements, and this is where the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network (C3SN) shines. The…
June 6, 2023
Innovation & Technology
Three insights on controlling Canada thistle through grazing
This is the second in a two-part series on weed control in pastures. The first part, focusing on the role of rotational grazing in controlling Canada thistle, is available here. How do you solve a problem like Canada thistle? In areas that can’t be sprayed with herbicide, rotational grazing might just be the answer. Grazing…
June 5, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 5, 2023
Fed cattle prices once again established new highs, and weighted average steer prices closed above $240/cwt. Competition on the cash market was good, with both major packers buying cattle. Dressed sales were reported from $400-405/cwt delivered. Most of the cattle that traded would be picked up in one to two weeks. There were a few…
June 2, 2023
Checking in with ABP
What We’re Streaming | The Art of Range Podcast
“The Art of Range podcast provides education through conversation with some of the brightest minds in rangeland management and livestock production. “Washington State University rangelands and livestock specialist Tip Hudson interviews researchers, ranchers, and resource professionals to bring you extended discussion on topics that are of interest to anyone in rangelands work. A new episode releases every two…
June 1, 2023
Health & Production
FMD biosecurity advice for international travellers
If you’re planning an international trip or will soon be welcoming international visitors to your operation, keep biosecurity in mind. While Canada is free of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), this highly contagious virus is presently the greatest health risk to Canadian livestock. Many countries in Asia, Africa, and South America are positive for FMD,…
May 31, 2023
Issues & Insights
Pasture recovery after early season fires
If you’ve been impacted by Alberta’s recent wildfires, you may be wondering how to help your pastures recover. While there is more research on pasture recovery after a late season fire, there are still some guidelines to consider in light of early season fires. Grasslands evolved with fire, and in most cases their roots won’t…
May 30, 2023
Innovation & Technology
Four tips for optimal Canada thistle control using herbicide
This is the first in a two-part series on weed control in pastures. The second part, focusing on the role of rotational grazing in controlling Canada thistle, will be available next week on ABP Daily. It’s the most common weed found in pasturelands on the Canadian Prairies, and it can seriously reduce forage availability if…
May 29, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 29, 2023
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at around $237.25/cwt, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed prices have strengthened in 22 out of the past 23 weeks. Last week, dressed sales were reported $395.50-398.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from immediate delivery to the second half…
May 26, 2023
Innovation & Technology
What We’re Reading | Cow Patty Critters: A new guide on Canada’s faecal friends
By Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada There is more to a cow pat than meets the eye. In Canada, an estimated 110 million dung pats (the weight of over 13,000 combines!) are deposited by cows every day. But what do we know about the community of insects, bacteria and other organisms that inhabit them? These critters are essential…
May 25, 2023
Innovation & Technology
Share your thoughts on swathgrazing
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan and Lakeland College are looking for cow-calf producers in Western Canada to provide their thoughts on the use of swathgrazing and spring residue cleanup. Producers don’t have to be currently swathgrazing to participate in the survey, as the researchers want to learn from adopters, non-adopters and dis-adopters of this…
May 24, 2023
Innovation & Technology
ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Connecting grazing environments with the rumen microbiome
This is the seventh in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. When it comes to studying the rumen microbiome of cattle, University of Alberta researchers are old hands. “We have done research to look at…
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Cattle Report
Updated: April 10, 2026
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 244.00-246.00*few (KN, TX)
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Choice Heifers
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 326.07
Canadian Dollar
$72.62 0.06
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06-July-26 | 326 | -- | -- |
| 03-Aug-26 | 322 | -- | -- |
| 31-Aug-26 | 314 | 482 | -- |
| 28-Sept-26 | 310 | 482 | 596 |
| 26-Oct-26 | 302 | 476 | 594 |
| 23-Nov-26 | 296 | 468 | 590 |
| 21-Dec-26 | 298 | 462 | 592 |
Last Updated on April 9, 2026
