Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

AL_LS626
Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News


                       Fri, May 6, 2011


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 22,000 Week ago Act: 23,130 Year ago Act: 20,633

   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings mostly steady.  
Heifers steady.  Trade moderate to active, demand moderate to good.
Bulk of supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-
600 lbs.  
  

   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 138.00-150.00; 400-500 
lbs 128.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 118.00-130.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 
lbs 128.00-140.00; 400-500 lbs 118.00-130.00; 500-600 lbs 108.00-120.00.
 
   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 400-500 lbs 114.00-124.00; 500-600
lbs 104.00-114.00.




all sales fob port of entry.)





Source: USDA Market News, Las Cruces, NM
        John Langenegger,OIC 575 527-6861, 575-649-2962
        FAX 575 527-6868
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS626.txt




 
 
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