Saleyard Pro · decision tools

Cattle buying budget

Work out the potential margin before you buy — and what you can afford to pay.

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Your cattle

Number of cattleCattle classPurchase liveweight · kg/headExpected weight gain · kg/dayYour growth assumption, not a guaranteed result.

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Purchase & sale prices

Use the same GST basis for every price and cost.

Buy cattlePrice basisPurchase price $/kg liveweight

Expected salePrice basisSale price $/kg liveweight

Cost of keeping them

How would you like to enter feed costs?

Feed / grazing cost · $/head/dayInclude the feed or grazing cost for one animal each day.

Purchase, selling & other costs Optional

Other holding costs · $/headTotal for this period, such as animal health and interest. Exclude feed already entered.Purchase costs · $/headTransport to your farm, buying fees and other purchase costs.Selling costs · $/headFreight, commission and fees.

Desired margin · $/headOptional. Used to work out the most you could pay for these cattle.

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How the feed estimate works

The reference model estimates maintenance and growth energy, then divides it by your diet’s energy per kg of dry matter. Requirements change as cattle gain weight.

For purchased feed, cost is adjusted for dry matter and wastage. Supplement replaces its share of pasture; it is not added as a second full ration.

Growth and prices are assumptions. This is a financial comparison, not a feed prescription or a market forecast. Weather, terrain, breed and animal condition can change actual requirements. Use a manual intake or daily cost when the reference does not fit your cattle.