Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News


                       Fri, Sep 30, 2011


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 15,000 Week ago Act: 15,346 Year ago Act: 15,596
 
  Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady.  Trade
moderate to active, demand moderate to good.  Bulk of supply con-
sisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-600 lbs.    
  
   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 135.00-148.00;(few
lots at 150.00 basis 300 lbs) 400-500 lbs 125.00-138.00; 500-600 lbs 
115.00-128.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 125.00-138.00; 400-500 
lbs 115.00-128.00; 500-600 lbs 105.00-118.00. 

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, no quote.





(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
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