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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$73.48
0.27
0.27
ABP Magazine
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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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May 25, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Advancing business risk management for producers
The need for modernization of our business risk management programs has been further emphasized throughout the pandemic. By Katelyn Laverdure, Lead, Stakeholder Communications, ABP Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has and continues to put significant efforts towards communicating and consulting with provincial and federal governments on how to best support producers, with continued conversations focused solely on business risk management. The following is a timeline of industry…
May 22, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Annual General Meeting resolutions
All Zones “Be it resolved that ABP continue to work with partner organizations to effectively work with the Government of Alberta lobbying sustainable solutions to issues that arise from multiple use demands (resource extraction, recreation, forestry, etc.) on the land and water resources.” Carried. ABP Board of Directors and staff are working with partner organizations…
May 17, 2021
Checking in with ABP
All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s Brad Dubeau
Change is the constant that propels us. It can be uncomfortable and challenging but also inspires us to build a better future from the tools we have, forging fresh connections and opportunities. The constant of change is most apparent in spring. For many producers, calves are already on the ground, and as the season moves into full swing,…
May 13, 2021
Trailblazers
Alberta Beef — King of the BBQ
It’s time to fire up the grill. Enter…the King. Alberta beef is King of the barbeque, and consumers are happily making the annual switch from winter stews to the summer grill. In this post, Corey Meyer shares some tips and insights from across the counter at ACME Meat Market. “When we think BBQ, we think steak….
March 9, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP Magazine – Volume 1 Issue 1
In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLaura Laing Creative DirectorRic Fedyna Art DirectorBrianna Schretlen CreativeTracy IrvingTy VansonZoe McMullen WritingBrenda Lee SchoeppBrian PerillatDianne FinstadLaura…
February 14, 2021
Issues & Insights
CCA: Leading the conversation
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is helping to lead the conversation and improve consumer confidence in the cattle industry. Burger King™ Back on Track In July 2020, Burger King™ launched a campaign announcing an open-source solution to methane emissions from cows. Unfortunately, the video focused on bovine flatulence instead of belching. CCA’s Public and Stakeholder…
February 12, 2021
Issues & Insights
Bullseye: Targeting for beef
And today, it also lends credibility to the value of the calf for the cattle feeder and to the packer as a carcass. The end product is always beef and in the future advanced genetic improvements may also be predictable and palatable to the plate. Phenotype or the visibly physical characteristics of the bull were…
February 11, 2021
Trailblazers
Finding opportunity in the midst of catastrophe
No question, the beef industry has been changed and challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our strategic approach has been all about responding, recovering and resetting, as the pandemic continues to disrupt business as usual, creating the next normal. Retail and food service operators are all responding by experimenting and innovating, recognizing that there are opportunities…
February 9, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Top 5 things to watch in agriculture
Shaun Haney from Real Agriculture recently spoke at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers national virtual event. He reports on the latest industry news and speaks with farmers and ag specialists about all facets of agriculture. Here’s a recap of the top trends he sees in agriculture. 1. Rural vs Urban The divide between rural and urban…
February 8, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Fab Tech Find: Don’t fence me in
Finally! Ag-tech advancements capitalizing on GPS technology will soon appear in a pasture near you. After watching crop production technology advance for years, the livestock sector is about to see some fresh high-tech products that make herd management easier through location tracking, virtual fencing, and data collection. The potential possibilities are exciting. From pasture rotation…
February 5, 2021
Issues & Insights
Frequently Asked Questions: Prescribing and dispensing livestock medications
Since December 1, 2018, a prescription has been required to purchase any medically important antibiotic for use in cattle. This meant that some medications, such as tetracycline, were no longer available over the counter at local farm supply stores. As with any new regulation change, this has caused some confusion in various situations for producers….
February 2, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Highlights from the Chair | Changing for the better in 2021
We sat down with Kelly Smith-Fraser, Chair of ABP, to talk about her first year as chair, and hopes for the future. Here is what she had to say… Each New Year brings a new start, thankfully. The past year has been tough, but when I look back I also appreciate the opportunities it brought….
Featured
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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.
Learn More
Cattle Report
Updated: 30/06/2025
Steers
Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 295.82
Canadian Dollar
$73.48 0.27
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
