Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News


                       Fri Mar 16, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 31,000 Week ago Act: 27,092 Year ago Act: 28,111
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings mostly steady, 
with a few sales 2.00 lower.  Heifers 3.00 lower.  Trade active, 
demand moderated to good.  Bulk of supply consisted of steers and 
spayed heifers weighing 300-600 lbs.    
   
   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1, 300-400 lbs 190.00-205.00; 400-500 
lbs 178.00-193.00; 500-600 lbs 168.00-180.00; Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 
lbs 185.00-200.00; 400-500 lbs 175.00-188.00; 500-600 lbs 165.00-176.00; 
Medium and large 2, 300-400 lbs 178.00-195.00; 400-500 lbs 168.00-183.00; 
500-600 lbs 158.00-170.00;   

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 170.00-180.00; 400-500
lbs 160.00-170.00; 500-600 lbs 150.00-160.00.

  


(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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