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FATTEN OR SELL GROSS MARGIN CALCULATOR
The calculator allows you to calculate from current prices and basic assumptions the gross margin from feeding sheep to get them to a sale weight. Make sure all input cells are filled out (light grey cells).
Cost of feed
Animal performance
($/tonne)
% of ration
Grain
Protein Supplement
Feed Conversion ratio (kg feed/kg lwt)
kgs feed per 1 kg lwt gain
Roughage
Feed consumption (kg/hd/day)
(kg/hd/day)
Other Supplements
Time to start weight gain (days)
Feed expenses ($/tonne)
Average daily gain (kg lwt/hd/day)
(g/hd/day)
If this weight gain does not reflect what you think is a realistic figure adjust the feed consumption to reflect your expected weight gain.
Feed expenses ($/hd)
Days on Feed
days
Feed expenses
Current value of sheep ($/head)
Current Value ($/hd)
Total number fed
Starting weight (kg lwt/hd)
Non finishers (% total)
Deaths (% total)
Total Current Value of Sheep
Interest rate
Target finished weight (kg lwt/hd)
Operating expenses
Wool production while feeding
Drench/vacc costs ($/hd)
Weight (greasy kg/head)
Labour & fuel (total)
Wool value ($/greasy kg)
Shearing ($/hd)
Crutching ($/hd)
Gross income
Fly/lice control
($/hd)
Finished value ($/head)
Infrastructure costs (total if reqd)
Interest costs
Operating and interest expenses
Total expenses
Total income
Total costs ($/head)
Total income ($/head)
GROSS MARGIN PER HEAD
DISCLAIMER:
This decision support tool is produced by Holmes Sackett Pty Limited. The contents do not constitute management or business advice and should not be relied on as such. Before taking any action in relation to a matter described in this decision support tool, you should seek independent advice from a qualified professional. Holmes Sackett Pty Limited accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from reliance on the contents of this tool.
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