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Easy to use cattle tools
Calculate and compare different selling, buying, and trading scenarios to maximise cattle profit margins with Herd XL’s innovative suite of tools designed specifically for beef producers.
SELLING COMPARISON
Boost profits with quick sales insights
The Herd XL cattle selling comparison tool calculates net proceeds from different sales points to help you determine how to sell your cattle for the most profit. Simply enter potential income and cost for each scenario for quick insights into how to boost your cattle profit margins. Your results can be saved, shared and revisited.
TRADER
Reflect and improve with simple trade evaluations
The Herd XL cattle trading calculator provides gross beef cattle profit margins and return on capital outlaid using purchase and sales data. Use it to calculate profit per head and per kilogram to evaluate past cattle trades and maximise future returns. Your results can be saved, shared and revisited.
FUTURE WEIGHT
Grow with confidence using future weight estimates
The Herd XL herd growth calculator estimates future weight of cattle by the selected turnoff date using current weights and average daily gains. Use in conjunction with our other cattle calculators to decide when to sell your beef cattle for maximum return.
TURNOFF DATE
Maximise returns with optimal turnoff
The Herd XL turnoff tool estimates the number of days between the tail and the lead hitting minimum target weights. Enter any combination of lead, average and head current and target weights, and estimated average daily gain to define the best time to sell your beef cattle.
DRESSING %
Know on the go with quick weight conversions
The Herd XL cattle weight calculator estimates liveweights and average (or entered) dressing percentages to calculate carcass weight in cattle or vice versa. Convert liveweights to carcass weights and use the pricing function to determine the best way to sell cattle.
Start growing your cattle profit margins with Herd XL today