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November 4, 2026
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Exploring Livestock Price Insurance
A soft market at the wrong time can have a significant impact on a producer’s bottom line. On a recent episode of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel spoke with Brett Hassard, Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) Product Coordinator with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), about how the program works, questions producers commonly ask and why…
October 21, 2026
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Producer priorities, policy, and what’s ahead for ABP
After a year away on parental leave, Kara Mastel is back behind the microphone for The Bovine podcast. To kick off the new season, she sat down with Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) General Manager Brad Dubeau to talk about what he’s hearing from producers across the province and the issues generating the most discussion this…
March 20, 2025
Checking in with ABP
A Year in Review: Behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers
What’s been happening behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers? In this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Mastel takes us inside Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 2024 Year in review. Recorded at the end of the year, this discussion features key ABP staff as they reflect on the major issues, projects, and policies shaping the…
March 6, 2025
Health & Production
Beyond the Bull Catalogue: What every rancher needs to know
As we dive into bull sale season, cattle producers face a critical question: how do you find the right herd bull to meet your operation’s goals? In Season 3, Episode 3, of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel is joined by Dr. Carling Matejka, a veterinarian with Veterinary…
February 11, 2025
Checking in with ABP
Extreme weather calls for smart cattle management strategies
What happens when the temperature swings from -30°C to +5°C in just a few days? For cattle producers, these rapid fluctuations need to be managed to mitigate the risks to herd health, nutrition, and overall performance. In the newest episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Brittany Smith, Consulting Ruminant Nutritionist with…
January 27, 2025
Issues & Insights
Tariff trouble: What it means for Canadian cattle producers
In the first episode of the third season of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel tackles one of the many concerns facing Canadian cattle producers today — potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. With newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump reiterating his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, the beef…
November 26, 2024
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The Bovine: Holdanca Farms and environmental stewardship
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who own and operate Holdcana Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia. The Duynisveld’s discuss the experience of receiving the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), and dive into more about their operation. Tune in below, download for later, or…
October 2, 2024
Issues & Insights
The Bovine: Three pillars of sustainability with PSE
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Jenna Sarich, Stakeholder Engagement Technical Consultant with Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE). The duo discuss the ins and outs of PSE, results from a recent national sustainability survey, the importance of telling the story from the farm, and more. Tune in below, download for later,…
May 9, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Diving into the Beef Research Showcase
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, AB. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast platform! Just in case there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ve included our guest list and time codes for your…
March 25, 2024
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The Bovine: Good chaos, lessons from other industries, and the power of changing your mind
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Alberta Beef Industry Conference held in Calgary, Alta. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, or download to listen later on your favourite podcast platform! Just in case there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ve included our guest list and time codes for your convenience….
February 6, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Starting fresh, but not over
After a brief pause, The Bovine is back! We’re switching gears a bit with a new voice as host, while continuing to cover the dynamic content covering all facets of your operation into the podcast. Let’s call it Season 2, Episode 1. We’re starting fresh, but not over. We can’t give away too much of…
February 18, 2023
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Anne Wasko on the Canadian beef 2030 goals
Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear an update on the Canadian Beef Advisors’ 2030 goals, coming out of the National Beef Strategy. Anne Wasko, rancher and Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Past Chair, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference to discuss these ambitious goals for the…
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Cattle Report
Updated: November 4, 2026
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 218.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00 (NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 218.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00 (NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 249.27
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-27 | 290 | 468 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 294 | 460 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 300 | 456 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 306 | 460 | -- |
| 14-Jun-27 | 310 | 462 | -- |
| 12-Jul-27 | 302 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 29, 2026
