AL_LS626
Las Cruces, N.M.          USDA Market News



                    Fri May 17, 2013 


           Mexico to TX. & NM. Weekly Cattle Import Summary
 
   Receipts EST: 8,000 Week ago Act: 11,704 Year ago Act: 32,530
 
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady to 2.00
lower.  Heifers steady to 2.00 lower.  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 160.00-172.00; 
(calves weighing under 300 lbs 175.00-178.00) 400-500 lbs 145.00-
155.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-140.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 
150.00-162.00; 400-500 lbs 135.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-130.00.    

   Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 132.00-143.00; 
400-500 lbs 122.00-133.00; 500-600 lbs 112.00-123.00. 
  


(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
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS626.txt
        www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews




 
 
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