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US Trade- Steers
Live: 218.00-221.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 218.00-221.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
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Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC)
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October 5, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Information on bale grazing
Beat costs and boost yields with bale grazing From the Beef Cattle Research Council Many Canadian producers have taken steps to extend their grazing period and provide forage for cattle outside of confinement and away from corrals. Well planned extensive wintering systems have obvious benefits for reducing on-farm labour and yardage costs, but extended grazing…
September 16, 2021
Business Tools
Cattle producers invited to join Cost of Production Network
The 2020 results for the Canadian Cost of Production (COP) Network are in, and the next round is open for those interested in participating. The Canadian Cost of Production (COP) Network is a national effort to benchmark cow-calf production systems across Canada. The results from the first 28 farm systems are available now. Grouped by…
September 10, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Tips for starting lightweight calves on feed
By Beef Cattle Research Council Many cow-calf producers from B.C. through Ontario are planning to wean and sell their calves earlier this year. Others are reluctant to sell lightweight calves into a flooded market so are thinking about retaining ownership, putting extra pounds onto lightweight calves, and selling into a more promising feeder market in early 2022. Many factors need to be considered when preparing to feed lightweight calves Calves face…
August 16, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Practical tips to reducing stress when handling cattle
From the Beef Cattle Research Council Many farmers truly enjoy working cattle but for some producers (and perhaps their family members) sorting and processing cattle may not bring out the best in everyone. The good news is reducing stress is entirely possible. In many cases, inexpensive changes or tweaks can benefit herd – and family…
August 4, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Watching | Experiencing drought stress? Ask the experts: webinar recording
On July 29, Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) hosted a webinar on drought stress, moderated by Stacey Domolewski, Research and Innovation Coordinator for the BCRC. Speakers: Dr. Cheryl Waldner, NSERC/Beef Cattle Research Council Senior Research Chair in Beef Cattle Health in Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Bart Lardner,…
July 13, 2021
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BCRC develops carbon-inspired webpage
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has published a new webpage dedicated to the relationship between beef cattle and the carbon cycle. “This page was developed for beef producers who are interested in gaining a better understanding of carbon dynamics and what they can do on their operations to increase carbon sequestration and reduce emissions,”…
July 6, 2021
Checking in with ABP
BCRC shares five-year research and technology transfer strategy
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and its industry partners have announced the completion of a five-year strategy to support Canada’s National Beef Strategy. The Five-Year Canadian Beef Research & Technology Transfer Strategy identifies key outcomes with research and extension priorities for six program areas: Feed efficiency and utilization Forage and grassland productivity Environmental sustainability…
July 3, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | BCRC’s two-part series on overcoming the fear of alfalfa
The following is a preview of a two-part series by the Beef Cattle Research Council. It was originally published in 2019, but remains relevant today. Fear of bloat costs more money than actual cases of bloat do Respect it, but don’t fear it. That’s the message from cattle producers and beef specialists alike who through…
May 7, 2021
Business Tools
Calculating financial risks and opportunities in backgrounding
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is offering a new Backgrounding Calculator to cow-calf producers deciding whether they should sell or background calves. The new tool is a downloadable XLS file that incorporates variables like current calf prices, cost of gain, and projected feeder prices, in order to identify economic opportunities and risks from backgrounding…
May 4, 2021
Trailblazers
University of Alberta announces BCRC-Hays Chair
The University of Alberta, supported by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and the Hays family, has announced Dr. Gleise Medeiros da Silva as the newly appointed BCRC-Hays Chair in Beef Production Systems. Born in Brazil, Silva received her Animal Science degree at Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE). In her first year, she received…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 08/05/2025
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Choice Steers
Live: 218.00-221.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 218.00-221.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 283.29
Canadian Dollar
$72.22 0.36
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Jul-25 | 274 | -- | -- |
| 25-Aug-25 | 268 | 390 | -- |
| 22-Sep-25 | 264 | 392 | 450 |
| 20-Oct-25 | 258 | 386 | 452 |
| 17-Nov-25 | 252 | 380 | 446 |
| 15-Dec-25 | 254 | 370 | 442 |
Last Updated on May 1, 2025
