NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Fri, Apr 19, 2019 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week: Trading activity was slow to moderate Prices were mostly lower on light to moderate demand and offerings. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS 0-15 Days BULL MEAT: East Coast West Coast 95% 249.00- 250.00 COW MEAT: 95% 247.00- 248.00 90% 229.00- 230.00 CFM Fores 85% 213.00- 214.00 Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 213.00- 214.00 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- 250.00 COW MEAT: 95% 246.00- 248.00 90% 228.00- 230.00 CFM Fores 85% 213.00- 215.00 Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 213.00- 214.00 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