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AB Direct - Steers

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AB Direct - Heifers

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US Trade- Steers

Live: 230.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 230.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$71.72
0.08

Traceability

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September 29, 2025 Checking in with ABP

CCIA testing new RFID scanner to simplify cattle movement reporting

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has launched a research project to test a new RFID movement scanner aimed at making cattle movement reporting faster and easier for producers. The initiative comes as proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations are expected to make livestock movement reporting mandatory. Once the amendments…

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September 24, 2025 Health & Production

CCIA testing smart bolus technology

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is advancing identification and tracking technologies through its latest research project: The Smart Bolus System as a potential alternative to traditional livestock identification and reporting methods. Livestock traceability is a cornerstone of animal health, food safety and supply chain integrity in Canada. Smart bolus systems—similar in size and weight to…

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April 10, 2024 Health & Production

Ear tag retention comes down to best management practices

Lost ear tags are a costly and frustrating reality on Canadian cattle ranches. Yet, tags play an integral role in in disease outbreak investigations, as well as in maintaining the credibility of Canada’s traceability system. The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) both examines and investigates reports of retention issues on an ongoing basis. Most of…

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June 2, 2021 Checking in with ABP

CCIA — Traceability, tags and other resources

Importance of a traceability system Simply put, traceability is the ability to follow an item  or a group of items – be it animal, plant, food products  or ingredient – from one point in the supply chain to another, either backwards or forwards.  As a producer that purchases and applies approved Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) tags,…

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Cattle Report

Updated: October 28, 2025

Steers

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Heifers

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Choice Steers

Live: 230.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 230.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 302.37

Canadian Dollar

$71.72   0.08

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
19-Jan-26 312 490 --
16-Feb-26 312 486 --
16-Mar-26 312 482 --
13-April-26 314 480 --
11-May-26 324 484 --
08-June-26 328 482 --
06-July-26 318 -- --
Last Updated on October 23, 2025