Guides
Practical guides for livestock farmers
Plain-language explanations of the numbers that matter on a livestock farm — and how to work them out.
Growth · 6 min read
How to track average daily gain (ADG)
Work out daily gain correctly, set a minimum line and spot slow growers early.
Read the guideWeighing · 5 min read
Estimating live weight with a measuring tape
Schaeffer's formula in inches and centimetres, how to measure, and its limits.
Read the guideMoney · 7 min read
Costing a fattening animal: cost per kg gained
From purchase price to break-even sale price — what to include and how to split shared costs.
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