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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.21
0.30

heritability

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January 16, 2026 Health & Production

Cracking the heritability code

Choosing traits that pay off Improving the genetics of your beef herd starts with knowing which traits you can change through genetics and which traits respond better to management practices. Because cattle have a long generation interval, every bull or replacement heifer you choose affects your herd for years. That’s why understanding heritability, and how…

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Featured

  • Traceability

    Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.

    Learn More
  • Producer Meetings

    Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.

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Cattle Report

Updated: February 17, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 304.05

Canadian Dollar

$73.21   0.30

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
11-May-26 306 478 --
08-June-26 310 468 --
06-June-26 304 -- --
03-Aug-26 300 -- --
31-Aug-26 294 464 --
28-Sept-26 292 466 586
26-Oct-26 286 460 586
Last Updated on February 12, 2026