This report anticipates future animal weights, highlighting which animals are expected to reach a specific weight by a certain date. It proves beneficial for cow/calf producers, backgrounders, and finishers in effectively managing supply and demand, providing a higher probability of selling animals to a target specification. Additionally, this report aids in making proactive management decisions to enhance efficiency. Utilizing the Daily Rearing Cost and Market Value Per lb filters also assists in estimating all costs per animal.
Forecasting is weekly as predicted weights are generated for the first of each week. Selecting a target date in the middle of a week will yield the same results as the first of the week.
What data do I need?
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Log weights regularly. We recommend weighing animals regularly to improve predictions over time. The shorter the time since the last recorded weight the more accurate the prediction will be.
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Animals must have valid birth and move to ranch dates and must have at least one weight recorded to be included in forecasting reports.
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Log any purchase or sale prices.
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