Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Sep 14, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 6,500 Week ago Act: 7,837 Year ago Act: 12,237
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady to 2.00 higher.
Heifers 2.00 higher.  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 158.00-170.00; 400-500 
lbs 145.00-155.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-142.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 
lbs 146.00-158.00; 400-500 lbs 131.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 116.00-132.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 138.00-150.00; 
400-500 lbs 128.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-130.00.

  


(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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