Mexico To U.S. - Feeder Cattle Prices

AL_LS603
Las Cruces, NM                 Feb 15, 2013             USDA Market 

                               Feeder Cattle                     
                           Daily Import Total Sales                             
                                Feb 14, 2013 

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                         Santa Teresa, NM. EST: 3800 
 
   Compared to Tuesday, steer calves and yearlings 3.00 lower. Heifers
5.00 lower.  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 167.00-177.00; 400-500 
lbs 151.00-161.00; 500-600 lbs 133.00-143.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 
lbs 157.00-167.00; 400-500 lbs 141.00-151.00; 500-600 lbs 123.00-133.00.

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 140.00-150.00; 400-500
lbs 130.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-130.00.

                          Eagle Pass, TX. EST: 1000

   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 6.00 lower.  Trade
and demand moderate.  Supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers
weighing 300-600 lbs.

   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 166.00-176.00; 400-500
lbs 150.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 133.00-143.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400
lbs 156.00-166.00; 400-500 lbs 140.00-150.00; 500-600 lbs 123.00-133.00.

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 140.00-150.00; 400-500
lbs 130.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00.
 
         



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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