Tend-R-Leen Training Manual Module 9 Module 9: Spreadsheets and Tools

Spreadsheets and Tools

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Live weight to hanging weight conversion

Live weight to hanging weight conversion

Live weight: 1400                           Live steer $/lb: $0.94      Live steer pay price: $1,316.00

Live weightDressing %Carcass Wt.Hanging $/lb
140057.5805$1.63
140058812$1.62
140058.5819$1.61
140059826$1.59
140059.5833$1.58
140060840$1.57
140060.5847$1.55
140061854$1.54
140061.5861$1.53

What affects yield/dressing percent?

  • Hide thickness
  • Mud/manure coat
  • If whole shank is cut
  • Fill
  • Did fat come off with hide?
  • Bruising, abscesses, trim