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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 492.00-498.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 492.00-498.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 230.00-231.00 (KN), 240.00-242.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 376.00-382.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 376.00-382.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 230.00-231.00 (KN), 240.00-242.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 376.00-382.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 376.00-382.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$73.21
0.15
0.15
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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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October 25, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 25, 2021
The fed price tone softened as the week progressed and dressed sales were reported from $260-265/cwt delivered last week. A few producers opted out and carried cattle over into this week. Cattle that traded were scheduled for the end of November delivery. Alberta fed cash to futures basis against the nearby October live cattle contract…
October 24, 2021
Inspiration
Recipe: Smoked meatballs
These Smoked Meatballs add a new dimension of flavor to any dish that you are preparing. Think meatball sub, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, or as an appetizer for game day. The recipe is simple, straightforward, and the smoky BBQ flavor that results is a definite crowd pleaser! Rather than making just regular meatballs, why not put some…
October 24, 2021
Health & Production
Cleanfarms accepting unwanted pesticides and livestock medications this week
Every year, Cleanfarms offers collection programs for obsolete pesticides and livestock/equine medications in specific regions across Canada. This year, those regions include southern Alberta. From October 25 to October 29, 2021, Cleanfarms drop-off sites will be located in 20 communities: Brooks Carseland Carstairs Castor Claresholm Drumheller Enchant Foremost Hanna High River Hussar Magrath Medicine Hat…
October 22, 2021
Checking in with ABP
MOBO: The CLTS database at your fingertips
There’s an app for everything these days…and that includes traceability. Meet the CLTS MOBO APP! The CLTS MOBO APP is essentially the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) database at your fingertips. We’ve taken the entirety of a national traceability system and made it available on your Android and iPhone devices. You may not be familiar…
October 21, 2021
Checking in with ABP
What We’re Reading | Is this a good investment?
By Reynold Bergen, BCRC, for Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) projects featured in this column are funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off. When the check-off increased a few years ago, the BCRC’s budget rose from around 15 cents to 67 cents per head marketed. This allowed us to start some new…
October 21, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Tech Talk: Water smarter – not harder
Here’s a refreshing new tool designed right here in Alberta. How about a watering device that saves countless trips to the field mid-winter to keep animals hydrated? Lee Smith from Consort devised an invention that does this very thing. Water Box provides 24 24-hour- drinking water to livestock all winter long. No need to chop…
October 20, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ACFA connects with government and community at Summer Tour Series
No doubt 2020 saw some changes in how we, as farmers and agricultural organizations, were able to interact with our local government. Usually, we would gather at a dinner, at meetings, or on our farms to celebrate those accomplishments, and discuss further visions and goals for our dynamic Alberta beef industry. Last year, in lieu…
October 20, 2021
Business Tools
Not Just a Pretty Face: Commercial heifer selection and the maternal journey from replacement to retail
Selecting commercial beef cattle replacement heifers for the herd is not based on beauty. A pretty face is just that – a pretty face. What we are looking for in the commercial herd is a working girl with serious historical data behind her. The “genes” she wears will come from a long line of females…
October 19, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Managing ag plastics long-term — can product suppliers play a bigger role?
In Canada and around the world, certain industry sectors take responsibility for managing their products and packaging when consumers/users are finished with them (typically called at ‘end of life’) so the resources can be recovered and reinvested in the economy. In these cases, a variety of market forces encourage these companies, called ‘producers’, that supply…
October 19, 2021
Business Tools
RDAR makes major investment in CBIN genetics data platform to improve efficiency and profitability of cattle producers
October 19, 2021 (Edmonton, Alberta) – Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has invested $640,000 in a collaborative research project with the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) to springboard the development of a unified, standardized, and producer-accessible beef cattle genetics data platform. Through this platform, CBIN will provide commercial cattle producers and the entire beef production chain…
October 19, 2021
Business Tools
NRCB updates requirements for confined feeding operations
The National Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released its updated Compliance and Enforcement Policy for confined feeding operations in Alberta. The policy outlines the compliance process, emphasizes education and prevention, and provides direction on appropriate enforcement actions. It is founded on three pillars: collaborative problem solving, risk-based compliance, and fair complaint response. For more information,…
October 18, 2021
Business Tools
Genomics-enhanced genetic management trial looking for participants
Managing herd genetics is difficult without the right tools, and even harder when you produce crossbred cattle. Optimizing herd genetics The first part to optimizing herd genetics is selecting sires/dams with the best genes. This can be achieved by purchasing breeding stock that have the best estimated progeny differences (EPDs). However, EPDs can have low…
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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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Cattle Report
Updated: 21/07/2025
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 492.00-498.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 492.00-498.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 230.00-231.00 (KN), 240.00-242.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 376.00-382.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 230.00-231.00 (KN), 240.00-242.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 376.00-382.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 306.88
Canadian Dollar
$73.21 0.15
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-25 | 282 | 430 | -- |
| 10-Nov-25 | 276 | 424 | -- |
| 8-Dec-25 | 276 | 412 | -- |
| 5-Jan-26 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2-Feb-26 | 274 | 408 | -- |
| 2-Mar-26 | 272 | 404 | -- |
| 30-Mar-26 | 272 | 398 | -- |
Last Updated on July 17, 2025