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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 455.00-458.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 455.00-458.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 197-198.00 (last week)
Rail: 313.00 (last week)
Rail: 313.00 (last week)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 198.00 (last week)
Rail: 313.00 (last week)
Rail: 313.00 (last week)
Canadian Dollar
$69.35
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0.35
ABP Magazine
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Attention Young Creators
We are excited to introduce a contest with multiple age categories for creators 23 years and younger. Showcase your creativity, passion, and knowledge of the beef industry in the chance to win some great prize packs!
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Alberta Beef Industry Conference
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June 10, 2024
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ABP Magazine, Volume 4 Issue 2
In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine Published ByBrad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving Front Cover DesignZoe McMullen Writing Lynsay BeaversDianne FinstadRobin GaleyTaylor…
June 10, 2024
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Grass feeder prices strong, breeding heifer replacements smaller: Canfax cattle market update
The 2024 summer grazing season has arrived, and with it a renewed optimism. Feeder prices are historically high, with weather playing a big role. Snow accumulation this past winter raised hopes of increasing sub-soil moisture levels for 2024. However, there have been multiple reportsof snow drought conditions, and dugouts that are only partially filled. DYK:…
April 24, 2024
Health & Production
Importance of maintaining cow weight after calving
With a smaller cow herd in both Canada and the United States, the demand for calves in the fall of 2024 will be high. Reducing the number of open cows could have financial benefits. Breeding season starts approximately 81 days after calving. At this point in time, cows are just past peak lactation (56 days…
March 27, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Applied research activities on the Pitstra Farm
This story was brought to you in partnership with Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production (TACLP) at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is a specialized division committed to applied research in livestock production. The TACLP uses its resources – which include a 1,000-head capacity feedlot, commercial cow-calf…
March 27, 2024
Trailblazers
The well-rounded plant breeder
Harwinder Sidhu, the new Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) winter wheat breeder, didn’t always plan to become a plant breeder. It wasn’t a straightforward path to plant breeding for Harwinder Sidhu. He started in his home country of India studying agricultural sciences for his undergraduate degree with a focus on soil science. From there Sidhu…
March 19, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Building momentum: the staircase to profitability
I want you to take a moment and think about your “best” cow. She may not be the fanciest, or the stoutest, but I can pretty much guarantee she’s been around the block a few times. Maybe she even has a few daughters or granddaughters in the herd. She’s easily your favourite cow because she…
March 13, 2024
Business Tools
Beefing Up Biosecurity: A must for bull sale events
Sellers and buyers alike look forward to bull sale season as it’s the culmination of years of hard work meeting the excitement of anticipating the next generation of calves. Picture it: multiple beef producers visiting different farms, auction markets and ag societies while looking for the next addition to their herd, all in the context…
March 12, 2024
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Be unapologetically direct when standing up for our industry
The Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) is an annual award presented by Alberta Beef Producers to recognize farms and ranchland managers across the province whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. The award has been presented since 1992 and has since become one of the most prestigious in the…
March 8, 2024
Innovation & Technology
When the heat is on: pasture recovery after fire or drought
Following years of drought and a record-breaking wildfire season, pastures across Alberta are in poor condition. We asked rangeland ecologist Cameron Carlyle to bring us up to speed on the situation and provide some recommendations on how to help pastures recover. Across Alberta, wildfires and drought reduced available grazing acres in 2023, resulting in heavy…
March 6, 2024
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Strong Alberta representation in Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Mentorship Pairings
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders is pleased to highlight the industry-leading mentors who are kindly investing their expertise and time to lend a helping hand to the next generation of the Canadian beef industry. The 2023-2024 program year pairings have strong roots in the Alberta cattle industry, including [now previous] Alberta Beef Producers Vice Chair, Sheila…
March 6, 2024
Health & Production
Why protein is important
All living creatures and plants contain protein. Plants take in nitrogen to produce protein. Some animals, including cattle, consume plant material. During digestion of the forage, the plant protein is broken down into amino acids. Rumen bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses rebuild the amino acids into proteins that are required by the animal. Microbes that…
March 1, 2024
Business Tools
Discover your new trusted partner in livestock financing
No matter what goals you’ve set for your beef operation, the Feeder Associations of Alberta has timely, low-cost financing options to help your business thrive. Jake Wedman may have been raised on a mixed farming and dairy operation, but when it came time to build something of his own, the beef industry was calling his…
Featured
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Attention Young Creators
We are excited to introduce a contest with multiple age categories for creators 23 years and younger. Showcase your creativity, passion, and knowledge of the beef industry in the chance to win some great prize packs!
Learn More -
Alberta Beef Industry Conference
Imagine spending two days with passionate beef pros, from ranchers to top industry experts, all sharing the latest buzz on sustainable practices, market trends, and the future of Alberta beef. Join us at the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Conference!
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Cattle Report
Updated: 03/03/2025
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 455.00-458.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 455.00-458.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 197-198.00 (last week)
Rail: 313.00 (last week)
Choice Heifers
Live: 198.00 (last week)
Rail: 313.00 (last week)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 273.63
Canadian Dollar
$69.35 0.35
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-May-25 | 268 | 374 | -- |
| 23-Jun-25 | 270 | 370 | -- |
| 21-Jul-25 | 262 | -- | -- |
| 18-Aug-25 | 258 | 374 | -- |
| 15-Sep-25 | 256 | 378 | -- |
| 13-Oct-25 | 254 | 274 | 436 |
| 10-Nov-25 | 250 | 370 | 432 |
Last Updated on February 27, 2025
