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September 15, 2023
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Drought is more than a summer challenge
By the Beef Cattle Research Council Drought has been a common occurrence on the prairies and many producers are familiar with the long-term consequences of dry conditions. Dry weather and feed shortages can have consequences that last beyond the summer season. “Drought is not just an issue when you are on pasture,” says Dr. John…
August 29, 2023
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BCRC reintroduces CowBytes ration-balancing software
Beef producers seeking a user-friendly program to balance rations can once again turn to a familiar, trusted software. Now available through the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), CowBytes ration-balancing software helps producers improve their herd’s nutrition and reduce feed costs by formulating their own rations in a customizable, easy-to-use format. To begin, producers select the…
July 13, 2023
Innovation & Technology
$12 million federal investment to drive environmental, economic and social sustainability in Canada’s beef sector
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is welcoming more than $12 million in funding from the Government of Canada for Canada’s Beef and Forage AgriScience Cluster under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership – AgriScience Program. Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, made the funding announcement on July 12 while attending…
June 30, 2023
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What We’re Reading | Facing drought? Six things beef producers can focus on
By the Beef Cattle Research Council This summer producers across the country are experiencing extreme dry conditions, drought and wildfires. While the elements themselves cannot be managed, there are six decisions that can be made on-farm to reduce the impact of dry conditions. Read More ‘What We’re Reading‘ is a quick look at some of…
May 19, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Taking pain management mainstream
Producers add pain medication to their routines and benefit their herds By the Beef Cattle Research Council Pain management for beef cattle has evolved significantly in the past two decades. Scientists have gained a greater understanding of what pain looks like in an animal and how reducing pain can affect an animal’s well-being. The beef…
May 9, 2023
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Three insights on creating greater value through production data
Opportunities to unlock premiums through production data are growing, but it’s not a sure thing yet. It can be challenging for cow-calf producers to properly leverage this data when marketing their calves, even as more feeders are sourcing calves based on production data. “The downside is that in the current environment and the current market…
April 28, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | One Health strategies help a farm family navigate a “winter from hell”
By the Beef Cattle Research Council For Tyler and Nancy Haraga, March 10, 2018, will forever stand out in their minds. “It was forty below with four to five feet of snow,” recalls Tyler. It had been a brutal winter, with unrelenting cold and record snowfall that persisted into March and spring simply refused to…
April 26, 2023
Innovation & Technology
ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Evaluating Johne’s disease control options
This is the fifth in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. With no vaccine or treatment available, preventing and controlling Johne’s disease in livestock comes down to biosecurity measures and testing. However, testing for Johne’s…
March 29, 2023
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ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Getting the science on rest stops
This is the second in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the first article here. In 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new livestock transport regulations were coming, prompting criticism that became a common refrain: the new…
March 14, 2023
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Calf 911: Tube (Esophageal) Feeding
This article was first published in Volume 3 Issue 1 of ABP Magazine (February 2023). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily.
February 27, 2023
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Want to be a part of Alberta Beef Producers? There are still opportunities for you to become involved this year: 1. As a delegate: We still have openings for delegates – read up on the delegate eligibility, talk to a delegate in your zone, and find the 2023 Delegate Nomination form here. 2. As a…
February 14, 2023
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Plan for growing season with new Pasture 101 program
Alberta Beef Producers and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) are pleased to announce the launch of Pasture 101, a project initiated by the Alberta Beef, Forage and Grazing Centre (ABFGC). Forage/beef innovation for the next generation The Alberta Beef, Forage and Grazing Centre was a five-year agreement (2015-2020) between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Alberta…
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Updated: 27/09/2023
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Choice Steers
Live: 183.00 (TX, KN), 184.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 183.00 (TX, KN) 184.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US $214.21
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-Dec-23 | 232 | 322 | - |
| 15-Jan-24 | 236 | 322 | - |
| 12-Feb-24 | 238 | 332 | - |
| 11-Mar-24 | 238 | 332 | - |
| 8-Apr-24 | 244 | 338 | - |
| 6-May-24 | 248 | 340 | - |
| 3-Jun-24 | 252 | 348 | - |
Last Updated on September 21, 2023
