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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 304.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 486.00-492.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 304.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 486.00-492.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 217.00-218.00 (IA, NE), 222.00-223.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 340.00-350.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 217.00-218.00 (IA, NE), 222.00-223.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 340.00-350.00 (IA, NE) last week

Canadian Dollar

$72.64
0.36

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August 10, 2023 Innovation & Technology

Conditioning is key to transport success

The results of a four-year animal transport research study, funded in part by ABP, suggest the most important animal welfare factor in transport may be conditioning before they get on the truck. Since we last reported on this story in January 2022, researchers have completed their final year of a study to help improve animal…

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March 29, 2023 Checking in with ABP

ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Getting the science on rest stops

This is the second in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the first article here. In 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new livestock transport regulations were coming, prompting criticism that became a common refrain: the new…

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    Becoming a delegate is a great way for beef producers to expand personal and professional networks, provide leadership to the industry, and stay informed on the issues and opportunities facing the industry.

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Cattle Report

Updated: September 8, 2026

Steers

Live: 304.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 486.00-492.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 304.25 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 486.00-492.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 217.00-218.00 (IA, NE), 222.00-223.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 340.00-350.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 217.00-218.00 (IA, NE), 222.00-223.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 340.00-350.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 299.43

Canadian Dollar

$72.64   0.36

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
30-Nov-26 266 424 --
25-Jan-27 266 420 --
22-Feb-27 264 410 --
22-Mar-27 268 408 --
19-Apr-27 274 406 --
17-May-27 280 412 --
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Last Updated on September 3, 2026

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