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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 502.00-505.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 502.00-505.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 240.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-241.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 240.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-241.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$71.42
0.11

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April 1, 2025 Health & Production

What you need to know about bovine tuberculosis investigations 

In late November 2024, a six-year-old cow infected with bovine tuberculosis (bTB) was detected at slaughter. This animal was traced back to a premise in Saskatchewan, where more positive animals were detected. As part of rigorous eradication protocols, a thorough disease investigation must occur to maintain Canada’s current international trade opportunities. Updates on the current…

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July 4, 2023 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Bovine TB turns up in Saskatchewan herd

By Dave Bedard, Alberta Farmer Express A heifer whose tissues tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB) at slaughter in the U.S. has been traced back to a Saskatchewan cattle herd which has now turned up two more cases of the disease. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in a report dated Wednesday, said it was notified…

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June 24, 2022 Issues & Insights

Survey: Attitudes around tuberculosis and brucellosis in wood bison

Researchers at the University of Calgary are looking at potential ways to manage the health of wood bison, with a focus on tuberculosis and brucellosis, and they need your help. Drs. David C. Hall and Kyle Plotsky, independent researchers employed by the University of Calgary, are working on a Parks Canada funded project to understand peoples’…

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Cattle Report

Updated: October 20, 2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 502.00-505.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 502.00-505.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 240.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-241.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 240.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-241.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 307.97

Canadian Dollar

$71.42   0.11

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
09-Feb-26 318 502 --
09-Mar-26 318 498 --
06-Apr-26 320 494 --
04-May-26 328 498 --
01-June-26 334 500 --
29-June-26 328 490 --
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Last Updated on October 16, 2025