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Clovis, NM   Fri May 16, 2008    USDA-NM Dept of Ag Market News
                                        
New Mexico Feedlot Report                         Week ending 05-17-08

Slaughter Cattle: 3654          Week ago: 3149      Last Year: 2800

   Compared to last week: This week live cattle traded steady to .50 higher than last week 
at 94.00-94.50 
 
Note: Live sales based on net weights FOB the feedlot after a 3 percent shrink. 

   Negotiated Cash:                       Head     Weight           Price
                                          Count
   Live sales:

   Slaughter Steers:  35-65% Choice:       1856    1250-1350 lbs    94.00   
                                                                   
   Slaughter Heifers: 35-65% Choice:       1092    1100-1200 lbs    94.00-94.50 

   Slaughter Steers/heifers mix:            106    1100-1350 lbs    94.00
	
  

 Source: USDA-NM Dept of Ag Market News Clovis, NM      
        505-762-3705 - 24 hr markets 505-763-3030 Fax 505-742-2523
        http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/cv_ls160.txt
1330m gl pb   





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