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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
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Rail: 248.00*few (NE)
Rail: 248.00*few (NE)
US Trade - Heifers
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Rail: 248.00*few (NE)
Rail: 248.00*few (NE)
Canadian Dollar
$74.80
0.26
0.26
December 14, 2022
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | U of A researcher working to improve mental health of Alberta farmers
By Dylana Twittey, The Gateway – The Official Student Publication at the University of Alberta Research by a University of Alberta professor aims to help combat high levels of stress, depression and suicide in Alberta’s farming and agriculture industry. The research is being done by Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, a professor in the department of social sciences…
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December 13, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Groundbreaking research could help ranchers optimize free-range grazing
U of A team will pinpoint genetic traits that could increase grazing efficiency while protecting pastures. By Bev Betkowski A new University of Alberta research project could help ranchers customize their cattle to the type of pastures they have, creating economic and environmental benefits along the way. Launched this past summer, the research involves tracking…
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November 2, 2021
Business Tools
Rein’vigor’ate your herd
Is the vigor of your cattle herd waning? The genetic vigor, that is. It might be time to dig deeper than hide color to discover the actual genetic makeup, and then to refresh, the heterosis of your herd. The what? ‘Heterosis’ is the science term for the Hybrid Vigor factor, and while its known benefits…
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November 1, 2021
Trailblazers
Alberta youth speak up for agriculture
The winners of this year’s virtual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture (AYSA) event have roots that run deep in agriculture. Alyson Katerenchuk and Christopher Mills took home top honours in the Senior and Junior divisions, respectively. Their wins come in a year where the event saw more participants than ever before. This was the sixth…
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August 19, 2021
Health & Production
Alberta a hot spot for zoonotic tapeworm
A relatively new tapeworm is catching researchers by surprise in Alberta, and emphasizing the importance of zoonotic diseases. “It’s really too soon to predict where this might go, but there are several reasons to think that there will be more cases diagnosed in the future,” says Dr. Stan Houston, infectious disease expert at the University…
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May 8, 2021
Innovation & Technology
What We’re Reading | University of Alberta entrepreneur transforms waste into jet fuel
By Morgan Black, Global News A made-in-Alberta success story is taking flight after a University of Alberta professor found a way to transform agriculture and forestry waste into jet fuel. Dr. David Bressler is the project lead of FORGE Hydrocarbons. He has studied the conversion of agricultural and forestry material into fuels, chemicals and materials for…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 02/02/2023
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
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Rail: 248.00*few (NE)
Choice Heifers
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Rail: 248.00*few (NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US$ 160.38
Canadian Dollar
$74.80 0.26
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Apr-23 | 202 | 234 | - |
| 15-May-23 | 204 | 242 | - |
| 12-Jun-23 | 208 | 256 | - |
| 10-Jul-23 | 204 | - | - |
| 7-Aug-23 | 202 | 256 | - |
| 4-Sep-23 | 202 | 260 | - |
| 2-Oct-23 | 202 | 266 | - |
Last Updated on January 19, 2023
