Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Apr 13, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 25,000 Week ago Act: 17,831 Year ago Act: 25,567
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves weighing under 400 lbs steady
to firm, steer calves and yearling weighing over 400 lbs steady to
2.00 lower.  Heifers 5.00 lower.  Trade moderate to active, demand 
moderate to good.  Bulk of supply consisted of steers and spayed 
heifers weighing 300-600 lbs.    
   
   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1, 300-400 lbs 184.00-196.00; 400-500 
lbs 170.00-180.00; 500-600 lbs 155.00-165.00; Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 
lbs 180.00-190.00; 400-500 lbs 165.00-176.00; 500-600 lbs 150.00-162.00; 
Medium and large 2, 300-400 lbs 174.00-185.00; 400-500 lbs 160.00-170.00; 
500-600 lbs 145.00-155.00;   

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 150.00-165.00; 400-500
lbs 140.00-155.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-145.00.

  


(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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