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AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$73.53
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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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March 15, 2022
Business Tools
Survey: Cow-calf record use and satisfaction
University of Saskatchewan Masters student, Brooklyn Wong, is investigating which production and financial records bring commercial cow-calf producers the most value. Last year, Wong interviewed producers about record keeping practices, and those interviews informed the creation of a survey. Take the Survey The study is funded by the Beef Cattle Research Council, Mitacs and the…
March 14, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 14, 2022
Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $162/cwt, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Competition on the cash market was limited, and with the potential strike at Canadian Pacific Railways one packer was not bidding on cattle last week. Dressed sales were reported from $269.00-273.50/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded last…
March 14, 2022
Issues & Insights
CFIA, USDA announce Emergency Transit Policy for Regulated Animals
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are implementing a new policy to make it easier to for regulated animals to cross the border during emergencies. The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of Canada, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, and the United States CVO, Dr. Rosemary Sifford issued the following statement:…
March 11, 2022
Innovation & Technology
An update on beef transport research findings
Ensuring cattle health and safety during transport is important. As the two-year phase-in period for Canada’s new cattle transport regulations comes to an end this February, new research findings are being released that offer helpful direction for industry and producers. “As an industry, we expect that our policies, regulations and management practices are informed by…
March 10, 2022
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Eye drop vaccine for pink eye in cattle under development
Researchers hope ocular vaccine will elicit a greater local immune response. By Piper Whelan, Canadian Cattlemen Magazine University of Saskatchewan researchers have their sights set on an innovative solution for a costly cattle disease. Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, or pink eye, remains an unpredictable, highly contagious disease that can lead to large outbreaks within herds, and current…
March 10, 2022
Innovation & Technology
Survey: Economic impact of Alberta’s Applied Research and Forage Associations
Alberta’s Applied Research and Forage Associations are looking for farmer feedback through a short, anonymous survey. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and provides input to “assist the province’s agriculture industry with continuing to effectively invest in research and extension initiatives that bring value to farmers and Albertan communities.” Please consider sharing this…
March 9, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Voice your concerns on the potential rail strike
Editor’s Note: Since the news of a work stoppage, we have updated the downloadable draft letter and speaking points. Please find that here. With the Teamsters Union members working for Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) voting 96.7 percent in favour of a strike mandate, ABP is extremely concerned about the potential impacts a strike will…
March 9, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Negotiations continue ahead of potential rail strike
An ongoing dispute between Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and unionized employees has the potential to create a work stoppage affecting more than 3,000 employees at CP Rail. Late last week, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) — a union that’s representation includes 16,000 rail transportation workers — announced a vote in favour of possible strike…
March 8, 2022
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Finding solutions to ag plastics and welcoming youth to the table
This episode of The Bovine focuses on two topics relevant to the beef industry — youth involvement in the industry and managing agricultural plastics. For the first segment, host Debra Murphy talks to returning Finance Chair, Brodie Haugan, about his experience as a young delegate. Haugan then takes the host chair to introduce past delegate…
March 7, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 7, 2022
Alberta fed prices firmed $1/cwt higher last week with the bulk of sales reported at the top end of the previous week from $274-275/cwt delivered. Thin live steer trade was reported at $162.50/cwt. Heifer sale volumes were slight, but prices were fully comparable with steers. The majority of cattle traded were scheduled for harvest the…
March 4, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Re-capping ABP’s 2022 Annual General Meeting
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Red Deer this year, with an online component for guests who wanted to join virtually. Attendees heard from members of the ABP executive, staff and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “It was just fantastic to see people, to talk to people, to be able…
March 1, 2022
Trailblazers
Simmering the benefits of Alberta Beef with bone broth
No bones about it, bone broth is trending because of the strong demand from today’s consumers who are enjoying it in soups and teas for its savoury, nourishing and healing qualities. Bones are the most nutritious part of the animal. Rich in protein, collagen and gelatin, bone broth has been used for thousands of years…
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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: 27/06/2025
Steers
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Rail: 498.00-503.00 del
Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 290.19
Canadian Dollar
$73.53 0.14
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
