USDA Tama, IA Wtd Avg 10/15 11:15

AMS_2165 MARS
Tama Livestock Slaughter Cattle - Tama, IA
  
Tama Livestock Auction-Tama,IA
Livestock Weighted Average Report for 10/15/2025 - Final
  
Auction                  This Week      Last Reported    Last Year
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Total Receipts:                                           
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE         235            348     320       
  
  
Slaughter cattle sale today: Compared to last week. Choice steers and heifers 
were 5.50-6.00 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
7      1535-2480      1793    175-198        186.83    Average  
1      2215-2215      2215    209-209        209       High     

COWS  -  Boner 80-85% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
8      1115-1230      1181    160-212        175.62    Average  Return to Feed 
8      1265-1555      1378    147-159        151.91    Average  

COWS  -  Breaker 75-80% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
7      1230-1450      1364    166-171        168.6     Average  Return to Feed 
1      1425-1425      1425    140-140        140       Low      
9      1435-1695      1539    160-169        164.66    Average  
5      1505-1615      1542    175-182        177.26    High     

COWS  -  Lean 85-90% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
2      1065-1085      1075    112-146        129.16    Average  Return to Feed 
9      1095-1305      1192    115-140.5      134.99    Average  

HEIFERS  -  Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
97     1243-1650      1433    239-244.75     242.33    Average  

HEIFERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
5      1050-1190      1162    225-238.5      236.06    Average  

STEERS  -  Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
59     1324-1620      1467    236.5-244      241.16    Average  

STEERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
3      1220-1230      1223    221-230        224.02    Average

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