Feedlot Breakeven Calculator
Cost-revenue analysis and profitability calculation for your feedlot animals
What Does This Tool Do?
The Feedlot Breakeven Calculator performs profitability analysis by calculating animal purchase cost, feed expenses, and other costs.
Provides critical indicators such as breakeven meat price, estimated profit/loss, and daily cost. Enables economic feasibility assessment before making fattening decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The feedlot breakeven point is where animal purchase cost + feed cost + other expenses equal total sales revenue. Below this point is loss, above is profit. Formula: Breakeven Price = Total Cost / Estimated Carcass Weight.
Feeder calf purchase price, feed cost (60-70%), average daily gain (ADG), carcass yield, slaughter weight, and meat sale price directly affect profitability. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) is also a critical indicator.
Optimal fattening duration varies by breed and target weight. It is generally 120-180 days. As duration increases, feed conversion ratio worsens and marginal profitability decreases. The economic optimum is where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
Take these calculations to the field
VetKriterFarm keeps your herd records, rations and reminders on your phone — animal by animal. All the calculators on this site are built in, and results are saved to the animal's record.
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