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US Trade- Steers

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Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

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Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE)

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December 3, 2025 Health & Production

FerAppease for Cattle: Hype or hard data?

As beef producers seek practical tools to improve animal health, productivity, and welfare, stress mitigation has emerged as a key focus—especially during high-stress periods like weaning, transport, and feedlot processing. Among the newest strategies in stress management is FerAppease® (Fera Diagnostics and Biologicals), a maternal bovine appeasing substance (mBAS) marketed to reduce cattle stress responses….

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December 2, 2025 Inspiration

Killam painter sees inspiration in daily rural life

Kristin Kueber is an artist from Killam, Alberta. Growing up on her family’s purebred Simmental cattle and grain farm, she draws endless inspiration from the beauty, grit, and quiet joy of rural life. Specializing in livestock and wildlife paintings, Kristin’s work ranges from bold, saturated colour to soft, dreamy hues. Bold brushstrokes paired with softness…

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November 26, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Influencing the Influencers: Content creators see ranching through a new lens

In an ideal world, every Canadian would have the chance to visit a ranch and see the care Canadian beef producers offer their livestock and land. Of course, the logistics of making that happen are not realistic, but that’s where social media influencers come in. By inviting a few sought-out content creators with big followings…

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October 28, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

The foundation for market access is built on-farm

Alberta’s beef sector has been relatively fortunate, compared to poultry and swine, having experienced few incursions of rapidly spreading diseases with high rates of mortality. That said, we all remember BSE and the devastating, long-lasting impact it had on our industry. We are a sector that relies on trade. Around 40–50 per cent of our…

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October 24, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Joint Statement: Provinces support facilitated dialogue on CCA Reform

Provincial members held several meetings in September at the CCA semi-annual meeting in Quebec to discuss CCA representation, future funding, and governance matters in light of the concerns that have been raised by ABP. While we do not believe there are governance or transparency failures within the CCA, we do have concerns and see value…

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October 22, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Trade and government relations in a shifting landscape

Writing about trade and government relations in the beef industry is a challenge right now. By the time this article reaches your hands, the landscape could look quite different. Still, it’s worth providing some context on what’s been done, and some background on the current state of conversations. Throughout July, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) met…

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October 17, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Exploring ABP’s decision to withdraw from the CCA

Alberta Beef Producers announced a significant move in August, giving notice the commission will withdraw its membership from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) as of July 1, 2026. “Membership in national organizations like the CCA must deliver clear value to Alberta’s cattle producers,” said Doug Roxburgh, Chair of ABP. “We have a duty to Alberta…

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October 15, 2025 Inspiration

Five insights from the latest ABP Magazine

The Fall 2025 Issue of ABP Magazine published by Alberta Beef Producers highlights leadership, innovation, stewardship, and momentum across the beef industry. Here are five insights, among many examples, worth a closer look. 1. Taking charge: All for the Beef We’ve certainly had an active time as your beef cattle commission for the past few…

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October 14, 2025 Health & Production

RDAR expands grazing program to include virtual fencing

RDAR has expanded its OFCAF rotational grazing program to include virtual fencing — a GPS-based technology helping Alberta producers manage pastures, save labour, and improve sustainability with up to $75,000 in funding support. The new funding stream is designed to help cattle producers adopt “invisible fence” systems that use GPS-enabled collars and base stations to…

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October 13, 2025 Checking in with ABP

What it means to be an ABP delegate

Fred Lozeman operates a mixed farming operation and feed yard near Claresholm, Alberta. Fred served as an ABP delegate for nine years, recently retiring in March 2025. Fred remains involved with ABP in a non-delegate role as chair of the governance committee. Becoming an ABP delegate is a great way to provide leadership to the…

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October 7, 2025 Trailblazers

CYL semi-finalists from Alberta compete at nationals

This article was first published in Volume 5 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (Fall 2025). Both Marissa Lemay and Denny Bjornson have now advanced as finalists. “One of the most powerful things about the CYL program is how it brings together people from different backgrounds, regions, and areas of expertise, all connected by a shared passion…

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September 29, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Feeder market ‘on fire’

The best way to describe the feeder market in western Canada is ON FIRE, as steer calves and yearling look to find the top of their markets. This bullish market for calves and feeders is well into its fourth year, with the rally beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021 and only very small periods…

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 5, 2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 485.00-490.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 485.00-490.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 220.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 220.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 295.77

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
02-Mar-26 282 434 --
30-Mar-26 284 430 --
27-Apr-26 290 430 --
25-May-26 298 432 --
22-June-26 298 428 --
20-July-26 288 -- --
17-Aug-26 289 430 --
Last Updated on December 4, 2025