AL_LS155                                             
Las Cruces, N.M.    Feb 3, 2012        USDA - Market News
                  
Arizona/California/Nevada Direct Feeder Cattle Review

Confirmed: 11,130     

   Compared to last week, June contracts for 275 lb Holstein steers traded 
20.00 higher than May contracts.  Trade active, demand good.  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; 275 lb Holstein steers 195.00 Jun Del; 285 lbs 180.00 Jun Del;
300 lbs 180.00 Jun Del; 300 lb Holstein steers 177.00 May&Jun Del.
 
         

Heifers: (0%)

   Medium and large 1&2:  

                    Holstein steers Large 3

Head    Wt Range   Avg wt    Price Range    Avg Price    Delivery
4800      275        275        195.00        195.00        Jun     Del
5550      300        300        177.00        177.00      May&Jun   Del
 300      285        285        180.00        180.00        Jun     Del
 480      300        300        180.00        180.00        Jun     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
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS155.txt
        www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews
        LasCruces.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
                                               
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