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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 525.00-527.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 525.00-527.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 238.00-240.00 (NE, KN)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 238.00-240.00 (NE, KN)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$72.22
0.07

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July 12, 2022 Checking in with ABP

ABP hosts evening with 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients 

Alberta Beef Producers was pleased to host an evening with the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) recipients  in Three Hills, AB. Brad Dubeau, General Manager, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), and Chris Israelson, ESA Chair, presented Dawn and Jerry Baerg and family with an honorary gate sign, and attendees were the first to screen the award video highlighting Ribbon…

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July 12, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Interview Request: Thoughts on greenhouse gas emissions in Canadian agriculture

Have thoughts on the challenges and opportunities for greenhouse gas emissions in Canada’s agriculture industry? A team of researchers based out of the University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre is looking for input as part of a project funded by the Government of Alberta to explore options for greenhouse gas mitigation in the agricultural sector. The…

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July 12, 2022 Inspiration

What We’re Reading | Catering to rock stars and royalty helped shape these koftas

Chef Javier Alarco’s quick and easy recipe is a hit with University of Waterloo students as well, and is perfect for summer grilling. By Owen Roberts, in Cooking by Degrees The five years that University of Waterloo executive chef Javier Alarco spent abroad creating meals for high-end hotel guests – from rock stars to royalty – in…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 11, 2022

Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $174/cwt, steady with the previous week. Prices are $19/cwt higher than last year and $30/cwt higher than the five-year average. Last week dressed sales were reported from $288.50-290.50/cwt FOB the lot. Pick up times were all over the map, largely dependent on who bought the…

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July 10, 2022 Inspiration

Recipe: Classic Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs

Oven-roasting the meatballs instead of pan-frying leaves you free to make the sauce. The meatballs can be assembled the night before, if you wish so you can just pop them in the oven when you get home from work. The sauce can also be made ahead. Serve Classic Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs with cooked…

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July 8, 2022 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Vacancies put vet clinics in ‘near crisis’ situation

More funding, more vet and vet technologist training won’t fix problem overnight, warns the AVMA By James Snell, Alberta Farmer Express There’s a major shortage of veterinary professionals in Alberta causing long wait times for routine livestock medical procedures. Introducing The Bovine — ABP’s inaugural podcast There are more than 840 veterinarian and veterinary technologist vacancies in Alberta…

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July 7, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Canadian Cattle Association launches with new brand identity

Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) launched a new brand identity, highlighting the strong and diverse group invested in raising some of the world’s best beef — one that is dynamic, forward-thinking, climate positive and quintessentially Canadian. Formerly the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the brand refresh includes a new CCA logo created with…

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July 5, 2022 Inspiration

What We’re Reading | Get ready for the surprise inside this burger

Chef Johnny Bridge of the University of British Columbia marries top Canadian beef with a fresh root vegetable to create a flavourful visual treat. By Owen Roberts in Cooking by Degrees With his beet and beef mashup, Johnny Bridge, residence chef at the University of British Columbia, may have created the burger world’s answer to the…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 4, 2022

The Alberta fed cattle market tone was softer with lackluster trade interest reported during the four days prior to the July 1st holiday. Most trade was reported steady, with the lower end of the week prior at $292/cwt delivered. One packer was offering a +$2/cwt premium for 70% AAA grades. Weighted average steer price eased…

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July 4, 2022 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Rocky View Schools’ on-farm learning initiative

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead, ABP,  takeover the host seat as she tours The Farm – Rocky View Schools’ new on-farm learning initiative. Karin speaks with teacher Matt Chomistek and grade 10 students enrolled in the program. More information is available…

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June 30, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Let’s celebrate! Ground beef exempt from FOP labelling

Health Canada has announced the finalized Front-of-Package (FOP) regulations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, with an exemption for ground beef. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) would like to acknowledge those who spoke up in support of our industry, to bring attention to the lack of consistency in the initial proposed regulations….

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June 30, 2022 Business Tools

The cost of success(ion)

Read Part One ‘In the genetics: Family is key in the Bolduc succession plan in the January Issue of ABP Magazine.  Sitting down at the table and hashing out a succession plan is not easy. It is also never done in one sitting. Instead, it is an ongoing conversation that should span a lifetime, or…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 12/09/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 525.00-527.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 525.00-527.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 238.00-240.00 (NE, KN)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 238.00-240.00 (NE, KN)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 313.85

Canadian Dollar

$72.22   0.07

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
08-Dec-25 292 458 --
02-Feb-26 294 454 --
02-Mar-26 292 448 --
30-Mar-26 292 442 --
27-April-26 300 442 --
25-May-26 306 444 --
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Last Updated on September 11, 2025