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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 482.75-487.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 482.75-487.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 220.00-225.00 (NE, IA), 225.00-226.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 220.00-225.00 (NE, IA), 225.00-226.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE) last week

Canadian Dollar

$72.33
0.03

University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM)

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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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July 6, 2021 Health & Production

What We’re Reading | Gram-negative vaccines need caution

By Bruce Derksen, Freelance writer Veterinarians who look after cattle are shifting priorities to emphasize disease prevention over treatment, says Gordon Atkins of the University of Calgary’s veterinary school. The change is occurring as greater focus falls on reducing antibiotics in livestock production. Overall management, nutrition practices and the need to gain a better understanding of the…

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June 24, 2021 Issues & Insights

Transforming animal health education in real-time on W.A. Ranches

“Having a 1,000-head cattle ranch as part of our facility at the University has been a game changer, providing students with a connection to the land and the cattle and making the University of Calgary’s already exceptional Faculty of Veterinary Medicine become one of the most sought-after programs on the continent.” Dr. Ed Pajor,  Professor of Animal…

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June 17, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Stepping up the collaboration in diagnostic services

The University of Calgary’s Diagnostic Services Unit (DSU) held the meeting of its inaugural Livestock Stakeholder Advisory Committee this spring, and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased that Karin Schmid, Lead, Beef Production and Extension, ABP, has since been elected as Community Chair. Background In 2020, the governments of Canada and Alberta finalized $3.44 million…

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 8, 2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 482.75-487.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 482.75-487.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 220.00-225.00 (NE, IA), 225.00-226.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 220.00-225.00 (NE, IA), 225.00-226.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 295.07

Canadian Dollar

$72.33   0.03

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
02-Mar-26 282 434 --
30-Mar-26 284 430 --
27-Apr-26 290 430 --
25-May-26 298 432 --
22-June-26 298 428 --
20-July-26 288 -- --
17-Aug-26 289 430 --
Last Updated on December 4, 2025