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The Bovine
The cattle industry podcast brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers.
Listen to The Bovine on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Join Alberta Beef Producers as we interview researchers, ranchers, ABP delegates and staff, chefs, nutritionists, and others all along the beef supply chain. You’ll hear content as diverse as the guests who bring it – from cooking beef to managing pastureland, the latest tech to great entertainment, cattle markets to weather predictions, and more.
The Bovine is produced by Alberta Beef Producers. If you like the show, consider giving it a rating on your favourite podcast app! And, if you have an idea for a future show, don’t hesitate to get in touch through social media or by email.
The Bovine Articles on ABP Daily
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Wild pig distribution and eradication on the prairies
When wild boar were first brought to the prairies, experts suggested crossing them with domestic pigs for a bigger, more reproductive animal. Unfortunately, some of the traits that make them great farm animals, also make them a wildly successful invasive pest. According to Dr. Ryan Brook, wild pig occurrences occupy just over one million square…
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(Trying to) ‘Keep off the grass’
After a tough, dry year, many livestock producers are struggling to decide how long they can wait to put animals on stressed forage stands. According to David MacTaggart, a University of Saskatchewan Masters student, a general rule of thumb is to try to wait until around the four-leaf stage before turning animals into grass-based pasture…
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Nov-25 | 298 | 474 | -- |
| 22-Dec-25 | 300 | 466 | -- |
| 19-Jan-26 | 300 | 466 | -- |
| 16-Feb-26 | 300 | 460 | -- |
| 16-Mar-26 | 300 | 456 | -- |
| 13-April-26 | 302 | 452 | -- |
| 11-May-26 | 310 | 454 | -- |
Last Updated on August 21, 2025