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U.S. Feeder Imports From Mexico

LAS CRUCES - May 27/10 - SNS -- Daily feeder cattle import activity by the United States from Mexico is summarized in this USDA update.

                               Feeder Cattle
                            Daily Import Total Sales
                                May 26, 2010
                           Santa Teresa, NM. EST: 1700
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 5.00 lower.  Trade
and demand moderate.  Supply consisted of steers weighing 300-600 lbs.
   Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 115.00-125.00; 400-500
lbs 105.00-115.00; 500-600 lbs 93.00-103.00 Medium and large 2&3, 300-400
lbs 105.00-115.00; 400-500 lbs 95.00-105.00; 500-600 lbs 83.00-93.00.
                          Presidio, TX. EST: 600
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 5.00 lower.  Trade
and demand moderate.  Supply consisted of steers weighing 300-500 lbs.
   Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 115.00-125.00; 400-500
lbs 105.00-115.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 105.00-115.00; 400-500
lbs 95.00-105.00.
                          Eagle Pass, TX. EST: 1300
   Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings 3.00 lower.  Trade
and demand moderate.  Supply consisted of steers weighing 300-500 lbs.
   Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 115.00-125.00; 400-500
lbs 105.00-115.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 105.00-115.00; 400-500
lbs 95.00-105.00.
                          Del Rio, TX. EST: 1400
   Compared to Monday, steer calves and yearlings steady.  Trade
and demand moderate.  Supply consisted of steers weighing 300-500 lbs.
   Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 lbs 115.00-125.00; 400-500
lbs 105.00-115.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 105.00-115.00; 400-500
lbs 95.00-105.00.
Source: USDA Market News Service, Las Cruces, NM

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