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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 318.00-321.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 518.00-526.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 318.00-321.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 518.00-526.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 238.00-240.00 last week
Rail: 373.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 238.00-240.00 last week
Rail: 373.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

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Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC)

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  • Delegate nominations open for 2026

    If you are passionate about Alberta’s cattle industry, 18 years or older, and have paid check-off in the last two years, consider running as a delegate in your zone.

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July 3, 2025 News

Canadian Beef Breeds Council announces new CEO

The Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) has appointed Macy Liebreich as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Liebreich joined CBBC last fall and has been working closely with Sandy Russell to ensure a smooth transition in leadership. Shawn Wilson, CBBC Chair, notes Russell’s leadership since 2021 and the benefits her guidance has brought…

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January 28, 2025 News

Canadian beef industry works together to tackle trade challenges and go global

The Canadian Beef Advisors are excited to unveil the 2025-30 National Beef Strategy, which aims to enhance profitability, growth, and the global reputation of Canadian beef as a high-quality product. “The National Beef Strategy is about the future. We want people to know that the beef industry is preparing the way for the next generation,”…

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August 8, 2024 News

National Beef Strategy update highlights achievements and future goals

The Canadian beef industry is rolling out an update on its 2020-24 National Beef Strategy, highlighting achievements over the past two years. The National Beef Strategy was brought to fruition by Canadian Beef Advisors to collectively capitalize on opportunities. It has offered guidance despite supply chain challenges such as droughts, feed shortages, and post-pandemic recovery….

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January 2, 2024 Business Tools

Genetic IQ: Defining traits that matter in your beef herd and tracking data to make decisions

This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on November 15, 2023. In beef production, genetics play a critical role in management and profitability. However, knowing whether you’re on the right track can be challenging. Compared to other livestock species, beef cattle have a long gestation period. Those 283 days, plus…

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February 24, 2023 Business Tools

What We’re Reading | Canadian Beef Breeds Council to launch genetic data hub

By Melissa Bezan, Canadian Cattlemen It’s Canadian Western Agribition week, and the aroma of mini donuts, hamburgers and smoothies mixes with the more distinct smell of livestock in every room. In the Queensbury Convention Centre, the crowd noise crowd has dimmed. Members of the breed associations are here for the Canadian Beef Breeds Council annual…

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November 2, 2021 Business Tools

Rein’vigor’ate your herd

Is the vigor of your cattle herd waning? The genetic vigor, that is.  It might be time to dig deeper than hide color to discover the actual genetic makeup, and then to refresh, the heterosis of your herd.  The what?  ‘Heterosis’ is the science term for the Hybrid Vigor factor, and while its known benefits…

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October 7, 2021 Trailblazers

Canadian Beef Breeds Council announces new CEO

The Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) is announcing the appointment of Sandy Russell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. “CBBC is very fortunate to be able to have a leader like Sandy taking the reins of the organization,” says CBBC President David Sibbald. “I am excited and confident she will lead us forward to advance…

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    If you are passionate about Alberta’s cattle industry, 18 years or older, and have paid check-off in the last two years, consider running as a delegate in your zone.

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Cattle Report

Updated: 15/09/2025

Steers

Live: 318.00-321.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 518.00-526.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 318.00-321.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 518.00-526.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 238.00-240.00 last week
Rail: 373.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 238.00-240.00 last week
Rail: 373.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 316.69

Canadian Dollar

$72.22   0.00

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
08-Dec-25 292 458 --
02-Feb-26 294 454 --
02-Mar-26 292 448 --
30-Mar-26 292 442 --
27-April-26 300 442 --
25-May-26 306 444 --
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Last Updated on September 11, 2025