Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri oct 26, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 16,000 Week ago Act: 15,702 Year ago Act: 21,554
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady to 3.00 higher.
Heifers steady to 1.00 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 175.00-190.00; (calves
weighing under 300 lbs 192.00-195.00) 400-500 lbs 162.00-175.00; 500-600 lbs 
147.00-160.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 165.00-180.00; 400-500 lbs 
150.00-165.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-150.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 155.00-167.00; 
400-500 lbs 145.00-157.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-147.00. 
  


(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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