Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri oct 19, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 15,000 Week ago Act: 13,360 Year ago Act: 15,046
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 2.00-3.00 higher.
Heifers 3.00-5.00  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 172.00-187.00; (calves
weighing under 300 lbs 188.00-190.00) 400-500 lbs 157.00-172.00; 500-600 lbs 
142.00-157.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 160.00-177.00; 400-500 lbs 
145.00-162.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-147.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 155.00-166.00; 
400-500 lbs 145.00-156.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-146.00. (few lots 167.00
basis 300 lbs)

  


(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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