Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri May 11, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

   Receipts EST: 28,000 Week ago Act: 31,453 Year ago Act: 25,231
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady to 4.00
higher.  Heifers steady on weights over 400 lbs and steady to 3.00
higher on heifers weighing under 400 lbs.  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 174.00-190.00; 400-
500 lbs 161.00-177.00; 500-600 lbs 145.00-156.00; Medium and large 2&3,
300-400 lbs 164.00-180.00; 400-500 lbs 151.00-167.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00
-146.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 140.00-158.00; 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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