Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary

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Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                      Fri Feb 22, 2013 


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 26,000 Week ago Act: 20,200 Year ago Act: 29,250
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 2.00-3.00 lower.  
Heifers 3.00 lower.  Trade and demand moderate.  Bulk of supply con-
sisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing 300-600 lbs.    
   
   Feeder steers:  Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 165.00-178.00; 
(calves weighing under 300 lbs 180.00-183.00) 400-500 lbs 150.00-
162.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-142.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 
155.00-168.00; 400-500 lbs 140.00-152.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-132.00.    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 137.00-150.00; 
400-500 lbs 127.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 117.00-130.00. 
  


(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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