NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Apr 24, 2019 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week: Import trading was slow to moderate. Prices were weak to slightly lower, instances moderately lower. Supplies remained very tight. 93% bull was 238.00-240.00 and cow was 236.00-238.00 on the East Coast. 93% bull was 238.00-239.00 and cow was 236.00-238.00 on the West Coast. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS 0-15 Days BULL MEAT: East Coast West Coast 95% 248.00- 249.00 248.00- 249.00 COW MEAT: 95% 245.00- 247.00 246.00- 247.00 90% 227.00- 229.00 227.00- 229.00 CFM Fores 85% 212.00- 214.00 Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 211.00- 213.00 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% 248.00- 249.00 246.00- 249.00 COW MEAT: 95% 245.00- 246.00 244.00- 246.00 90% 227.00- 229.00 224.00- 228.00 CFM Fores 85% 212.00- 214.00 Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 211.00- 213.00 Beef Trim 80% Beef Trim 75% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Service, Des Moines, IA Bryant Smith 515-284-4460 Desm.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov         24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_LS421.txt         www.ams.usda.gov/LPSMarketNewsPage