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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 498.00-503.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 498.00-503.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$73.53
0.14

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 9, 2022 Issues & Insights

Rethinking the packing sector

Wow, have you looked at the price of a steak lately? Canadian retail beef prices are at the highest level in history, inflating over 20% a year. A good steak or roast can cost $25-50 in the store; can you believe it? That is for an unbranded commodity product sold from a largely undifferentiated commodity…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 7, 2022

Last week the Canfax fed heifer price closed around $158.25/cwt, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. Both major packers were not bidding on fed cattle last week, reported cash sales went to a couple smaller plants in Alberta. Last week dressed sales were reported from $258.50-268.50/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded last week were being…

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February 4, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Out and about with Alberta Beef Producers

In a year of continued challenges due to COVID-19, drought, extreme weather and more, we saw the true strength and resilience of the Agriculture Industry. We saw producers innovate and problem solve as mother nature put them to the test. We saw communities and groups rally together in support of each other and we saw organizers and planners work tirelessly…

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February 3, 2022 Trailblazers

Olympian named 4-H Canada Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

Canadian Olympian Sage Watson has been named the recipient of the 2021 4-H Canada Distinguished Alumni Award. Watson grew up on a cattle ranch in Southern Alberta, where she was an active participant in 4-H. She has a degree in Business Marketing from the University of Arizona, is an NCAA Champion, and has competed in…

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February 3, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Highlights from the Chair, with Minister Nate Horner

In my role as Chair at ABP, I have had many producers recently ask me about our newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. I had the opportunity to sit down with Minister Nate Horner to gain insights into his position and his vision for our industry.  Here is what he had…

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February 2, 2022 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Calfsitting, bullfighting and precision ranching

The Bovine is a podcast that shares the latest industry news to the comfort of your chore tractor, on your walks through the heifer pens, or to your favourite arm chair. The Bovine After seeing overwhelming support for our January launch of The Bovine, we have now published our second episode of the season! Watch…

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February 2, 2022 Issues & Insights

Delays affecting livestock identification device orders

Supply chain issues are affecting many products, including livestock identification devices. Shortage of raw material and staff absenteeism at manufacturing plants are now creating some noticeable delays. CDMV (CCIA’s distributor) is receiving some shipments periodically, but as the busy calving season is upon us, demand is exceeding availability for some products. It is important to…

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February 1, 2022 Issues & Insights

RCMP taking ‘further action’ on Coutts border assembly

Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) say they are taking further action on the Coutts border assembly. In a statement, Alberta RCMP say what “may have begun as a peaceful assembly quickly turned into an unlawful blockade.” “While the Alberta RCMP has been in a position to conduct enforcement, we have been engaged with protesters…

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January 31, 2022 Issues & Insights

Over 150 loads of beef stalled at Canada-U.S. border

According to the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), there are currently over 150 loads of Canadian beef unable to pass the Coutts/Sweetgrass border crossing. “The longer this takes, it will cause more supply chain issues and this will affect everyone from producer to consumer,” said a CMC statement on Monday. “The beef industry is aware of…

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January 31, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Alberta farmers getting on board with grain bag recycling pilot

Farmers universally value tools that give them options when it comes to making decisions about crop production. For example, some prairie farmers choose to use grain bags if a harvest has been abundant and extra storage is needed or bin storage is not available close to where the grain is harvested. In the past decade,…

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January 31, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 31, 2022

Over the previous two weeks, Western Canadian fed cattle prices have averaged in the low $160s/cwt while Ontario prices have averaged in the low to mid $170s/cwt. Last week Alberta fed prices were at an estimated $12.50/cwt discount to the U.S. market. Eastern Canadian prices did move to a slight discount to the Nebraska market,…

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January 30, 2022 Inspiration

Recipe: Healthy Taco Salad

I teamed up with Alberta Beef Producers to make this healthy taco salad recipe so it of course contains a perfect serving of what I like to call “the best beef in the world.” Ingredients 300g extra lean organic grass-fed beef ½ cup corn kernels 4 cups mixed greens lettuce 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes ½…

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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: 27/06/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 498.00-503.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 498.00-503.00 del

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