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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 183.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-185.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-293.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-293.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 183.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-185.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-293.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-293.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$74.50
0.17
0.17
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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July 13, 2021
Checking in with ABP
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,”…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 22/09/2023
Steers
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Rail: 390.00 del
Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 183.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-185.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-293.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 183.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-185.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-293.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US $215.30
Canadian Dollar
$74.50 0.17
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-Dec-23 | 232 | 322 | - |
| 15-Jan-24 | 236 | 322 | - |
| 12-Feb-24 | 238 | 332 | - |
| 11-Mar-24 | 238 | 332 | - |
| 8-Apr-24 | 244 | 338 | - |
| 6-May-24 | 248 | 340 | - |
| 3-Jun-24 | 252 | 348 | - |
Last Updated on September 21, 2023
