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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.21
0.30

W.A. Ranches

Bull Head

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  • Traceability

    Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.

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  • Producer Meetings

    Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.

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January 27, 2026 Business Tools

BCRC webinar recap: Early calf life survival

The first 24 hours of a beef calf’s life are the most vulnerable. During the Beef Cattle Research Council’s webinar, Early Calf Life Survival, Dr. Roger Richard of Shoal Lake Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Claire Windeyer from University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine and Heidi Bennett with W.A. Ranches discussed navigating calving and the critical early life…

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January 6, 2026 Health & Production

U of C exploring tech tools to improve cattle health

Researchers at the University of Calgary are developing new tools that could help producers detect health issues earlier and improve reproductive efficiency in their herds. Using remote monitoring systems, behaviour-tracking collars, and machine-learning models, two projects underway at W.A. Ranches are examining how technology can complement producer experience and support on-farm decision-making. The future of…

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November 22, 2022 Issues & Insights

Seeking sire success

Summer’s over and the bulls are ready for their winter off. They’ve made their contribution to production and can be off the active ranch radar. But the time has come to look beyond their seasonal service, to see if there’s room for management improvement. “We think about bulls getting semen tested in the spring, and…

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October 5, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Supporting future industry leaders

The beef industry is a key economic driver for Alberta and Canada, and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation (CCF) aims to keep it that way. Established as a charity in 2014, the CCF connects producers and industry partners to support the next generation in beef business leadership.  Contributing to youth education is an important focus of…

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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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Featured

  • Traceability

    Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.

    Learn More

  • Producer Meetings

    Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.

    Register Today

Cattle Report

Updated: February 17, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 304.05

Canadian Dollar

$73.21   0.30

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
11-May-26 306 478 --
08-June-26 310 468 --
06-June-26 304 -- --
03-Aug-26 300 -- --
31-Aug-26 294 464 --
28-Sept-26 292 466 586
26-Oct-26 286 460 586
Last Updated on February 12, 2026
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