Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Feb 1, 2013 


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 20,000 Week ago Act: 17,991 Year ago Act: 27,976
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings firm to 5.00
higher.  Heifers steady to 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 170.00-185.00; 
(calves weighing under 300 lbs 185.00-190.00) 400-500 lbs 155.00-
170.00; 500-600 lbs 140.00-155.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 
160.00-175.00; 400-500 lbs 145.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-145.00.    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 142.00-155.00; 
400-500 lbs 132.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 122.00-134.00. 
  


(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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