Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Sep 7, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 8,000 Week ago Act: 8,796 Year ago Act: 6,703
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 3.00-5.00 higher.
Heifers 2.00-5.00 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 155.00-170.00; 400-500 
lbs 140.00-155.00; 500-600 lbs 125.00-140.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 
lbs 145.00-158.00; 400-500 lbs 130.00-143.00; 500-600 lbs 118.00-130.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 135.00-148.00; 
400-500 lbs 125.00-138.00; 500-600 lbs 115.00-128.00.

  


(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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