Cattle Market Weight Calculator
Calculate the optimal marketing weight for cattle based on daily gain, feed costs, market price, and price slides.
Inputs
lbs
lbs/day
/cwt
/cwt per 100 lbs over
Results
Optimal Sale Weight
1,300 lbs
Expected Revenue
$2,405
Days to Optimal Weight167 days
Total Feed Cost$584.5
Net Profit (over feed)$1,820.5
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Current Weight, Average Daily Gain, and Feed Cost per Day.
- Set Market Price and Price Slide.
- Review Optimal Sale Weight (lbs) and Expected Revenue ($).
- Use Days to Optimal Weight (days) and Total Feed Cost ($) to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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