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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 498.00-503.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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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

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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.

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January 10, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Apply to the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program today

Take advantage of mentorship and career building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry through the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program! Applications for the CYL Program have officially launched and are open until March 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm MT. The CYL Program is open to young people ages 18-35 across…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 10, 2022

Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed around $161.25/cwt, $4/cwt lower than the previous week. Packers seem to have a lot of January contract cattle around them which moderated interest on the cash market.  Last week dressed sales were reported from $268.00-275.75/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for late…

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January 8, 2022 Trailblazers

CCA President named Vice President of GRSB

The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) announced its 2022 Executive Committee this week, and Bob Lowe, President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, was named Vice President. In addition to his role with Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Lowe is also a Alberta beef producer, Council Member on the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB), and Past…

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January 7, 2022 Checking in with ABP

ABP’s Election Process

Update: This article was originally published in the November issue of ABP Magazine (Volume 1 Issue 4). Since that time, one of the candidates in the Northeast Zone is no longer running. As a result, all three positions are acclaimed. ABP delegate nominations closed following our Semi-Annual Meeting at the end of October. An election…

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January 7, 2022 Issues & Insights

Alberta offers Video Ante-Mortem Inspection

Livestock producers in Alberta now have the option of using video technology for ante-mortem inspections. The province’s Video Ante-Mortem Inspection Program (VAMI) gives livestock producers the option to offer a humane death and ante-mortem inspection for animals that cannot be transported to a provincially-regulated abattoir. VAMI can be used if an animal is unfit for…

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January 6, 2022 Trailblazers

Get out of the roast rut with a BBQ pitmaster

When you have nearly 65,000 followers on Instagram watching you work your magic on the barbeque, you must be doing something right. Mel Chmilar Jr. is an Alberta welder who began cooking for his buddies at the shop in Edmonton. It only exploded from there. “When I was 18 or 19, the guys would come…

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January 5, 2022 Checking in with ABP

What you need to know about AgriRecovery Phase 2

With a new year upon us, it brings new perspectives for planning on the year ahead. For producers across the province, this means looking at programs and available support to position for a strong year ahead. Jump to: AFSC’s podcast and AgriRecovery Minutes AgriRecovery On August 6, the provincial government announced a commitment to an…

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January 4, 2022 Issues & Insights

Looking to a post-drought spring

As you walk across a drought-stricken perennial forage stand, you’ll hear the crunch of dry grass, and   see the cracking of soils, eager for more rain. There may be enough grass to inspire hope, to catch snow, and to offer a quick start to next year’s grazing season. Or, there may not. Perhaps this…

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December 31, 2021 Checking in with ABP

How ABP helped inform the news in 2021

Throughout 2021, we’ve been actively engaged in communications efforts, even outside of our own platforms. This year, we were invited to discussions with mainstream media, as well as agricultural media outlets, on a number of issues. Our Platforms: ABP App | ABP Daily | ABP Magazine | All for the Beef | Alberta Beef Producers…

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December 30, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Top trends over 10 years

Looking through the windshield of a vet truck At Veterinary Agri-Health Services, we start every fall run with the notion, “It’s going to be interesting!” With drought plaguing the prairies and $9 barley, this year is guaranteed to exceed expectations. Nevertheless, calves are steadily making their way into the yards and many of us are…

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December 29, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Guardians of the Grasslands premiers on Parliament Hill

In early December, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) held an inaugural breakfast with key Parliamentarians who have been constant champions for agriculture. The breakfast gave CCA directors the opportunity to meet with a wide range of MPs, Senators and political staff and discuss the beef sectors’ main priorities heading into the 44thParliament. The breakfast was…

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December 28, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Taking the extra step to protect employees against COVID-19

It all started with a COVID-19 outbreak in March on VRP Farms in Picture Butte, Alberta.  “It was an extremely trying time,” says Jolayne Farn, HR Manager of VRP. “Having 11 confirmed cases and 42 staff off work and quarantined showed us we never wanted to have to operate like that again. Even though we…

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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