Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Aug 31, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 10,000 Week ago Act: 9,772 Year ago Act: 8,562
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 2.00-3.00 higher.
Heifers steady to 2.00-3.00 higher.  Trade and demand  moderate.
Bulk of supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-
600 lbs.    
   
   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1, 300-400 lbs 155.00-165.00; 400-500
lbs 140.00-150.00; 500-600 lbs 125.00-135.00; Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 
lbs 152.00-163.00; 400-500 lbs 137.00-148.00; 500-600 lbs 122.00-133.00; 
Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 141.00-153.00; 400-500 lbs 126.00-138.00; 
500-600 lbs 111.00-123.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 132.00-143.00; 
400-500 lbs 123.00-133.00; 500-600 lbs 113.00-125.00.

  


(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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