Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri oct 5, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 7,000 Week ago Act: 11,345 Year ago Act: 19,145
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 4.00-7.00 higher.
Heifers weighing 2.00-3.00 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 170.00-182.00; 400-500 
lbs 155.00-167.00; 500-600 lbs 140.00-152.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 
lbs 156.00-172.00; 400-500 lbs 141.00-157.00; 500-600 lbs 126.00-142.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 148.00-158.00; 
400-500 lbs 140.00-150.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00-142.00.

  


(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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