Mexico To U.S. - Feeder Cattle Prices

AL_LS603
Las Cruces, NM                 Jan 11, 2013             USDA Market 



                               Feeder Cattle                     
                           Daily Import Total Sales                           
                                Jan 10, 2013 

  

                         Santa Teresa, NM. EST: 3000

   Compared to Two weeks ago, Steer calves and yearlings 3.00-4.00 
higher.  Heifers 5.00 higher.  Trade active, demand good.  Supply 
consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-600 lbs. 

   Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 172.00-182.00; 400-500
lbs 157.00-167.00; 500-600 lbs 142.00-152.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400
lbs 162.00-172.00; 400-500 lbs 147.00-157.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00-142.00.

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 150.00-160.00; 400-500
lbs 140.00-150.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-140.00.







source:   USDA Market News Service, Las Cruces, NM.
          John Langenegger 575-527-6861, 575-649-2962
          Fax 575-527-6868 LasCrucesNM-Lpsmnls@ams.usda.gov 
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700m   jdl
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