Mexico To U.S. - Feeder Cattle Prices

AL_LS603
Las Cruces, NM                 Jan 28, 2013             USDA Market 

                               Feeder Cattle                     
                           Daily Import Total Sales                             
                                Jan 25, 2013 
  


                         Santa Teresa, NM. EST: 2400 

   Compared to Thursday, steer calves and yearlings steady.  Heifers
steady.  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 170.00-180.00; 400-500
lbs 155.00-165.00; 500-600 lbs 140.00-150.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400
lbs 160.00-170.00; 400-500 lbs 145.00-155.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-140.00.

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 142.00-152.00; 400-500
lbs 132.00-142.00; 500-600 lbs 122.00-132.00.

 


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 
          www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS603.txt
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