Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Apr 27, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 25,000 Week ago Act: 32,397 Year ago Act: 23,130
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady early in
the week, to 5.00 lower late in the week.  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&2, 300-400 lbs 175.00-190.00; 400-
500 lbs 161.00-175.00; 500-600 lbs 146.00-161.00; Medium and large 2&3, 
300-400 lbs 165.00-175.00; 400-500 lbs 151.00-161.00; 500-600 lbs 136.00
-148.00;   

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 140.00-155.00; 400-500
lbs 130.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-135.00.

  


(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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