AL_LS155                                             
Las Cruces, N.M.       Fri Feb 5, 2010        USDA - Market News                  

Arizona/California/Nevada Direct Feeder Cattle Review

Confirmed: 5,760

   Compared to last week, trade and demand moderate.  June contracts 
for 275 lb Holstien steer calves mostly steady.  Heifers accounted for 
0 percent of total supply. Cattle weighing over 600 lbs totaled 0
percent.

Unless otherwise stated, prices fob shipping point with 2-3 percent shrink 
or equivalent with 5-10 cent slide on calves, 3-6 cent slide on yearlings 
from base weight.  Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other 
expenses.

Steers:  (100%)

   Medium and large 1&2: 

   Large 3; Delivered price; 300 lbs Current del 95.00; 275 lbs 94.00-96.00 
May del; 275 lbs 96.00 June del.

Heifers: (0%)

   Medium and large 1&2, 

                    Holstein steers Large 3

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery

 320      300       300        95.00          95.00      Current Del
3520      275       275     94.00-96.00       94.45      May     Del 
1920      275       275        96.00          96.00      June    Del

               Feeder steers Medium and large 1&2
 
Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery

                    Feeder heifers Medium and large 1&2

Head   Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery



Source: USDA Market News, Las Cruces, NM.
        John Langenegger, Market Reporter Phone 575/527-6861
        http://www:ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS155.txt

                                               
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