USDA Tama, IA Wtd Avg 05/06 11:30

AMS_2165 MARS
Tama Livestock Slaughter Cattle - Tama, IA
  
Tama Livestock Auction-Tama,IA
Livestock Weighted Average Report for 05/06/2026 - Final
  
Auction                  This Week      Last Reported    Last Year
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Total Receipts:                                           
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE         160            290     137       
  
  
Slaughter cattle sale today: Compared to last week. Choice steers and heifer 
2.00-4.00 higher, slaughter cows no comparison due to low receipts. Trade 
active. Demand good.
  
  
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE
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BULLS  -  1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
1      1065-1065      1065    245-245        245       Average  Light Weight 
3      1440-2045      1835    225-232        227.2     High     
6      1590-2580      1972    193-222        204.84    Average  

COWS  -  Boner 80-85% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
4      1040-1250      1151    183-242.5      205.27    Average  Return to Feed 
5      1240-1565      1416    150-163        155.77    Average  

COWS  -  Breaker 75-80% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
9      1235-1760      1516    156-189        175.32    Average  Return to Feed 
7      1330-1820      1529    170-180        176.87    Average  
2      1525-1665      1595    185-188        186.43    High     

COWS  -  Lean 85-90% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
9      1050-1385      1156    119-148        132.98    Average  
2      710-955        833     117-142        131.34    Average  Light Weight 

HEIFERS  -  Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
44     1210-1678      1357    254-260        257.86    Average  

HEIFERS  -  Select 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
1      1040-1040      1040    254-254        254       Average  Return to Feed 

HEIFERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
3      1370-1380      1373    240-250        243.35    Average  

STEERS  -  Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
45     1210-1615      1410    256-261        259.4     Average  

STEERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
5      1145-1509      1436    247-250        249.52    Average

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