Live: 182.25
Rail: ---
AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 182.25
Rail: ---
Rail: ---
US Trade- Steers
Live: 143.00-147.00
Rail: 227.00-232.00 Del
Rail: 227.00-232.00 Del
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 143.00-147.00
Rail: 227.00-232.00 Del
Rail: 227.00-232.00 Del
Canadian Dollar
$73.76
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January 13, 2022
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Bale net wrap, twine present health hazard for cows
By Heather Smith Thomas Producers may never realize they have a problem unless a necropsy reveals net wrap or baling twine inside the animal Use of net wrap on hay and straw bales carries risks to cattle. Dr. John Campbell, professor of large animal clinical sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, says some…
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October 13, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Consumers get a side of carbon with their beef
By Doug Ferguson, Western Producer Industry leaders say beef production plays an important role in carbon sequestration that is not well known by consumers Consumers concerned about the environmental impact of greenhouse gases from Canada’s beef industry aren’t looking at the full picture, a recent webinar at the University of Calgary was told. “We really need…
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July 15, 2021
Checking in with ABP
In the News | Spreading awareness of drought on the prairies
As part of our work in pushing forward on the first steps to triggering AgriRecovery Framework, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working with industry stakeholders, government officials, and the media. Saving the Herd: Beef producers urging government action on drought relief This week, we’ve been invited to discussions with mainstream media, as well as agricultural…
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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 30, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Drought conditions increase risk of anthrax
Producers are urged to take precautions this summer because of how dry it has been; vaccinations are recommended By Heather Smith Thomas, published in Western Producer Anthrax is one of the oldest killers of humans and livestock, mentioned in some of the earliest recorded history. It has been called splenic fever, charbon, milztrand and woolsorter’s disease…
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May 21, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Introduce bulls properly to protect health and welfare
By Roy Lewis, DVM, Western Producer Nothing frustrates me more than when big bulls are unnecessarily injured. This happens a lot when bulls are introduced or reintroduced to one another. It also happens when bulls are transported together in trailers. Bull pens must be big enough to allow bulls to escape from one another. Every…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 23/09/2022
Steers
Live: 182.25
Rail: ---
Heifers
Live: 182.25
Rail: ---
Choice Steers
Live: 143.00-147.00
Rail: 227.00-232.00 Del
Choice Heifers
Live: 143.00-147.00
Rail: 227.00-232.00 Del
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US$ 166.34
Canadian Dollar
$73.76 034
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19`-Dec | 186 | 230 | - |
| 16-Jan | 192 | 230 | - |
| 13-Feb | 194 | 234 | - |
| 13-Mar | 192 | 236 | - |
| 10-Apr | 198 | 238 | - |
| 8-May | 202 | 244 | - |
| 5-Jun | 208 | 252 | - |
Last Updated on September 22, 2022
