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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$73.76
0.22

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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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December 4, 2021 Issues & Insights

Cargill workers vote in favour of new contract

Unionized workers at Cargill High River have accepted the company’s new offer, according to UFCW Local 401. Voting wrapped up on Saturday, with 71 percent in favour of the contract. “The contract is the best of its kind and presented unprecedented gains in this time of economic and political uncertainty and during the biggest health…

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December 3, 2021 Checking in with ABP

United Nations Food Systems Summit: The Canadian Beef Perspective

Canada’s beef industry has an impressive and unique story to tell for its leadership in sustainability. The recent United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS)  provided an excellent global platform to amplify the beef cattle sector’s positive contributions towards the environment and healthy, sustainable diets. The UNFSS was a historic event aimed at driving solutions-orientated discussions…

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December 2, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Out and about with Alberta Beef Producers

Editor’s Note: This article was written in October, and first published in the November 2021 edition of ABP Magazine. As we move into the fall, we begin to refocus on a pivotal time for producers and what is happening in the fields, the feed yards, the auction marts, and at the exhibitions. As events begin…

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December 1, 2021 Issues & Insights

Unionized employees prepare to vote on Cargill’s Nov 30 offer

Unionized employees at Cargill will begin voting on an updated offer proposed by Cargill on Thursday. The union representing those employees, UCFW, Local 401 says that while they won’t release the exhaustive outline of the offer, in their words it includes: As much as $4,200 in retroactive pay for many Cargill union members, A $1,000…

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December 1, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Some Peace Region ranchers may have to sell herds because of drought-caused feed shortage

By Curtis Galbraith, Everything Grande Prairie A Beaverlodge rancher who sits on the Alberta Beef Producers Board of Directors says feed supplies have been “stretched very thin” after the drought. Mike Nadeau says some ranchers may have to sell their cattle, with some having to ship their entire herd. “In some instances, I think there will…

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November 30, 2021 Inspiration

Judges sample 53 tacos to find Calgary’s best

In an effort spearheaded by Culinaire Magazine, five people had the opportunity to judge a total of 53 tacos from over 25 eateries to find Calgary’s best beef tacos. Judges included Linda Garson, Tom Firth, and Keane Straub of Culinaire Magazine; Mexican Chef Norma French, and Alberta Beef Producer’s Field Specialist, Megan McLeod. Judges considered…

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November 30, 2021 Business Tools

Hitting reset — rancher style

2021 has been an interesting year for ranchers to say the least. A pandemic year caused the world to appear crazy and in “lockdown” while, those of us in rural communities, were dumbfounded about what this means to us. Quite frankly, most ranchers just put their heads down and went to work doing what ranchers…

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November 29, 2021 Issues & Insights

Bargaining continues as latest Cargill offer voted down

According to United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), Local 401, Cargill union members voted down Cargill’s contract offer by a 98 percent margin this week. “Cargill workers have told their employer through another overwhelming vote that they matter and that they deserve something more,” said UFCW Local 401 President Thomas Hesse. “We will be…

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November 29, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 29, 2021

Last week the Canfax fed heifer price closed around $160/cwt, $5/cwt higher than the previous week. This is the highest fed prices have been since June. Last week dressed sales were reported at mostly $270/cwt delivered. With weaker basis levels many producers passed bids and a decent portion of last week’s cash offering will be…

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November 28, 2021 Inspiration

Recipe: Sweet and smokey slow cooker chili

The GetJoyfull household is a happy place for food fans and sports fans alike. Youngest to oldest we all love to watch, play and connect to the sports we love best. In our sporty family, ‘game day eats’ are a big, joyful part of our weekly menu. When we want to gather for the Sunday…

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November 27, 2021 Inspiration

What We’re Reading | Alberta Order of Excellence honours agricultural trailblazers

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff Three beef industry leaders are among the eight citizens slated to receive the Alberta Order of Excellence. The award is the province’s highest honour for citizens under the Canadian Honours System. Cor Van Raay, Dr. Barbara Olson and Dr. Merle Olson were named for their contributions to the beef industry and the…

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November 25, 2021 Business Tools

The Ripple Effect: Keep tag data up to date

It’s a tale as old as time: producers have a bag of extra tags laying around the barn “just in case.” But when activated tags are only used every once in a while, and the data associated with that tag isn’t updated properly, the impact is felt down the line, well after that cow has…

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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: 04/07/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 297.06

Canadian Dollar

$73.76   0.22

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