Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Jan 11, 2013 


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 6,500 Week ago Act: 0 Year ago Act: 18,208
 
   Compared to two weeks ago, steer calves and yearlings 3.00-4.00 
higher.  Heifers 5.00 higher.  Trade active, demand good.  Bulk of 
supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-600 lbs.    
   
   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 172.00-182.00; 
(calves weighing under 300 lbs 187.00.) 400-500 lbs 157.00-167.00; 
500-600 lbs 142.00-152.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 162.00
-172.00; 400-500 lbs 147.00-157.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00-142.00.    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 150.00-160.00; 
400-500 lbs 140.00-150.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-140.00. 
  


(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 LasCrucesNM-LPMN@ams.usda.gov
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