Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Aug 24, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 9,000 Week ago Act: 13,400 Year ago Act: 15,026
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady to 2.00 
higher.  Heifers steady to 2.00 higher.  Trade and demand  moderate.
Bulk of supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-
600 lbs.    
   
   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 150.00-160.00; 400-
500 lbs 135.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-130.00; Medium and large 2&3, 
300-400 lbs 138.00-150.00; 400-500 lbs 123.00-135.00; 500-600 lbs 108.00
-120.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 130.00-140.00; 
400-500 lbs 120.00-130.00; 500-600 lbs 110.00-120.00.

  


(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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