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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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The Bovine
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May 8, 2025
Health & Production
Spring Grazing: Timing and strategy for healthy pastures
Is your pasture really ready for cattle? Spring grazing is much more than a simple seasonal shift—it’s a strategic decision that can make or break the health of your pasture, the well-being of your herd, and your bottom line. In Episode 8 of The Bovine, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel…
April 23, 2025
Issues & Insights
Valuegraphics 101: Why people really care
In Season 3, Episode 7 of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel welcomes keynote speaker and human values expert David Allison for a conversation that redefines how the beef industry — and all industries — can connect with people in today’s shifting landscape. Fresh from the stage at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference, David breaks…
April 10, 2025
Issues & Insights
The future of water in Western Canadian agriculture
What happens when your most reliable water source melts away? That’s the urgent question at the heart of this episode of The Bovine podcast, hosted by Kara Mastel and brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers. This week’s guest, Dr. John Pomeroy, offers a deep dive into the future of water in the Canadian Prairies…
March 31, 2025
Checking in with ABP
From Cattle Rancher to Industry Leader: Doug Roxburgh intends to make a difference
Imagine leading Alberta Beef Producers’ Board of Directors while juggling feed runs and national policy meetings. In Season 3 Episode 5 of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel sits down with Doug Roxburgh, the newly elected Chair of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), to talk about leadership, resilience, and…
March 20, 2025
Checking in with ABP
A Year in Review: Behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers
What’s been happening behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers? In this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Mastel takes us inside Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 2024 Year in review. Recorded at the end of the year, this discussion features key ABP staff as they reflect on the major issues, projects, and policies shaping the…
March 6, 2025
Health & Production
Beyond the Bull Catalogue: What every rancher needs to know
As we dive into bull sale season, cattle producers face a critical question: how do you find the right herd bull to meet your operation’s goals? In Season 3, Episode 3, of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel is joined by Dr. Carling Matejka, a veterinarian with Veterinary…
January 27, 2025
Issues & Insights
Tariff trouble: What it means for Canadian cattle producers
In the first episode of the third season of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel tackles one of the many concerns facing Canadian cattle producers today — potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. With newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump reiterating his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, the beef…
November 26, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Holdanca Farms and environmental stewardship
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who own and operate Holdcana Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia. The Duynisveld’s discuss the experience of receiving the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), and dive into more about their operation. Tune in below, download for later, or…
October 2, 2024
Issues & Insights
The Bovine: Three pillars of sustainability with PSE
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Jenna Sarich, Stakeholder Engagement Technical Consultant with Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE). The duo discuss the ins and outs of PSE, results from a recent national sustainability survey, the importance of telling the story from the farm, and more. Tune in below, download for later,…
August 28, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Drones, student leaders, and scaled-up research
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Todd Ormann, Vice President of Development at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. The duo discuss the recent AgSmart educational expo, upcoming trends in agriculture, changes within the college, and more. Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast…
July 15, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Landscapes, community, and next generations
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel went behind-the-scenes with two of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients: Courtney and Clayton Taylor, of Taylor Ranches. The trio talk about land conservation, succession planning, their favourite (or not so favourite) breeds of cattle, and so much more. Tune in below, download for later, or find…
May 17, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Advancing the beef industry through research
In the heart of Alberta, where cattle graze on vast prairies, the Beef Research Showcase unfolded — a gathering of industry experts, researchers, students, and passionate producers. Among the voices that resonated during this event was that of Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead at Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). Schmid, who recently joined an…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 08/05/2025
Steers
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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
