Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Nov 2, 2012


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 19,000 Week ago Act: 16,030 Year ago Act: 26,235
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings weighing under 500
lbs 2.00-3.00 higher.  Steer calves and yearlings weighing over 500 lbs
firm to 1.00 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, 300-400 lbs 184.00-194.00; 400-500 
lbs 170.00-180.00; Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 180.00-192.00; (calves
weighing under 300 lbs 195.00-197.00) 400-500 lbs 165.00-177.00; 500-600 lbs 
150.00-160.00; 600-700 lbs 140.00-145.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 
168.00-182.00; 400-500 lbs 153.00-167.00; 500-600 lbs 138.00-150.00;    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 157.00-167.00; 
400-500 lbs 147.00-157.00; 500-600 lbs 137.00-147.00. 
  


(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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