Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News


                       Fri, Aug 26, 2011


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 14,000 Week ago Act: 24,538 Year ago Act: 2,556
 
  Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady-4.00 lower.
Heifers 2.00-4.00 lower.  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 110.00-120.00; 500-600 
lbs 105.00-115.00.





(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 LasCruces.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS626.txt




 
 
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