Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

AL_LS626
Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News

                       Fri Mar 30, 2012

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           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 34,000 Week ago Act: 26,579 Year ago Act: 28,626
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady to 2.00 lower.
Heifers 3.00 lower.  Trade active, demand moderate to good.  Bulk of supply 
consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-600 lbs.    
   
   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1, 300-400 lbs 185.00-200.00; 400-500 
lbs 175.00-185.00; 500-600 lbs 160.00-170.00; Medium and large 2, 300-400 
lbs 175.00-190.00; 400-500 lbs 160.00-175.00; 500-600 lbs 145.00-160.00;   

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 160.00-172.00; 400-500
lbs 152.00-162.00; 500-600 lbs 142.00-152.00.

  


(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
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