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Des Moines, IA          Wed, May 14, 2008            USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Imported bull and cow meat was mostly steady to firm
on light to moderate demand and light offerings.  Further processing
operations are unwilling to relinqish any market share and limit production
with the Memorial Day weekend on the horizon. Also, grinders anticipate
an increase demand for the summer months as consummers compare ground beef
to muscle cuts as a lower priced protein source.
Note: A substaintial amount of 95% bull meat traded steady for delivery
past the reporting window.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         175.00- 176.00                       174.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%                 166.00
CFM Fores 85%                                         161.50
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%                                         157.00
Beef Trim 80%
Beef Trim 75%
Beef Trim 70%
Beef Trim 65%
100 % LEAN:
 Top Rounds
 Flats & Eyes
 S.P.B.
                                   16-45 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%                 176.00                       174.00
COW MEAT:
     95%                 175.00                       173.00
     90%                 168.00
CFM Fores 85%            164.00
Shank 85-90%             168.00
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%    156.00- 158.00
Beef Trim 75%
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URUGUAY - FOB AND TIS
BULL MEAT:         0-15 Days                    16-45 Days
     95%
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%
CFM Fores 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%
Beef Trim 75%

Source:          USDA Market News, Des Moines, IA
                 Phone: 515-284-4460   email: desm.lgmn@usda.gov
                 24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
                 www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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