Tama Livestock is a 3rd generation livestock auction 1971

General Information:

Unloading hours for Wednesday Fat Cattle/Cow auctions:
Tuesday 8am-8pm. Delivery the morning of sale from 7am-10am

Unloading hours for Monday Special Cattle auctions:
Sunday 6am-6pm. Delivery the morning of sale from 7am-11am

Unloading hours for Friday Preconditioned Cattle auctions:
Thursday 6am-6pm. Delivery the morning of sale from 7am-11am

Monday Special Cattle Sales:
No special requirements for cattle sold.
If your cattle have had shots or are weaned please provide that information so we can
advertise and sell them accordingly.

Wednesday Fat Cattle & Cow/Bull Sales:
No special requirements for slaughter cows & bulls
In order to have access to all of our fat cattle buyers you must complete the following:
1) Current BQA certificate on file with our office.
-These certificates expire every 3 years and we do need a copy of your updated certificate.
2) Signed Consigner affidavtit
-This affidavit is required by National (Iowa Premium). It does not expire and is available
here

We do have additional fat cattle buyers that don't require either of these but you will be
limiting who can bid on and buy your cattle. Please call the office if you have any questions

Friday Preconditioned Cattle Sales:

ALL CATTLE SOLD ON FRIDAY SALES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:
1) All cattle must be carrying the green or gold tag in their ear
2) Cattle must be accompanied by a green or gold tagged certificate completed by your vet
3) Cattle must receive shots 21 days or more prior to sale date
4) Cattle must be weaned 30 days or more prior to sale date