Mexico To U.S. - Feeder Cattle Prices

AL_LS603
Las Cruces, NM                 Feb 4, 2013             USDA Market 

                               Feeder Cattle                     
                           Daily Import Total Sales                             
                                Feb 1, 2013 
  
                         Santa Teresa, NM. EST: 2100 
 
   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 175.00-185.00; 400-500
lbs 160.00-170.00; 500-600 lbs 145.00-155.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400
lbs 165.00-175.00; 400-500 lbs 150.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-145.00.

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 145.00-155.00; 400-500
lbs 135.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 124.00-134.00.

                         Douglas, TX. EST: 1000

   Compared to Thursday, steer calves and yearlings 2.00 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.

 



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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