U.S. Feeder Imports From Mexico

LAS CRUCES - May 11/04 - SNS -- Daily feeder cattle import activity by the United States from Mexico is summarized in this USDA update.

Mexico to U.S.

                         Feeder Cattle Imports
                       	Daily Import Total Sales
                              May 10, 2004


                         Santa Teresa, NM. EST: 1700

   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady.  Heifers
steady.  Trade active, demand good.  Supply consisted of steers and
spayed heifers weighing 300-600 lbs.

   Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 129.00-139.00; 400-500
Lbs 117.00-127.00; 500-600 lbs 104.00-114.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400
Lbs 119.00-129.00; 400-500 lbs 107.00-117.00; 500-600 lbs 92.00-102.00.

   Feeder heifers; Medium and large 1&2, 400-500 lbs 98.00-110.00; 500-600
Lbs 88.00-98.00.


                            Del Rio, TX.  EST: 500

   Compared to last week, not enough head sold on current market to establish
Trend or quote prices.  Supply consisted of previously contracted steers
weighing 300-600 lbs.




Source:  USDA Market News Service, Las Cruces, NM

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