USDA Tama, IA Wtd Avg 04/15 12:10

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Tama Livestock Slaughter Cattle - Tama, IA
  
Tama Livestock Auction-Tama,IA
Livestock Weighted Average Report for 04/15/2026 - Final
  
Auction                  This Week      Last Reported    Last Year
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Total Receipts:                                           
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE         267            344     162       
  
  
Slaughter cattle sale today: Compared to last week. Choice steers and heifers 
1.25-2.25 higher, slaughter cows no comparison. 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
2      1390-1840      1615    142-158        151.11    Low      
4      1455-1680      1620    219-234        227.55    High     
5      1270-2255      1768    170-214        198.47    Average  

COWS  -  Boner 80-85% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
34     1005-1290      1159    165-250        192.27    Average  Return to Feed 
10     1065-1620      1365    154-170        163.26    Average  
2      1490-1560      1525    148-150        149.02    Low      
2      820-985        903     240-277.5      260.46    Average  Light Weight 

COWS  -  Breaker 75-80% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
14     1180-1565      1409    170-196        178.58    Average  Return to Feed 
18     1305-1975      1647    170-184        175.49    Average  

COWS  -  Lean 85-90% (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
1      1100-1100      1100    147-147        147       Average  Return to Feed 
4      1085-1285      1160    130-143        134.83    Average  
2      835-970        903     120-140        129.25    Average  Light Weight 

HEIFERS  -  Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
45     1217-1478      1338    247-254        250.15    Average  
2      1740-1885      1813    228-231        229.56    Average  Heavy Weight 

HEIFERS  -  Select 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
6      1003-1155      1064    240-267.5      255.12    Average  Return to Feed 

HEIFERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
22     1070-1580      1305    238-247        242.45    Average  

STEERS  -  Choice 2-4 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
47     1185-1508      1431    247-253.5      250.56    Average  

STEERS  -  Select and Choice 2-3 (Per Cwt/Actual)
Head   Wt Range       Avg Wt  Price Range    Avg Price Dressing
2      1130-1150      1140    246-248        246.99    Average  Return to Feed 
13     1430-1560      1476    243-247        245.33    Average

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