How to Calculate Feed Cost Per Pound of Gain in a Fattening Program

Are you tracking your feedlot's profitability correctly? Many producers focus on "cost per head," but that number hides the real truth about your margins. If you want to survive a tough market, you need to master Cost per Pound of Gain (CPG). In this video, we break down the exact math needed to find your real costs, identify "hidden leaks" in your fattening program, and explain why the cheapest feed isn't always the most profitable. Inside this guide, we cover: The CPG Formula: Why total feed cost divided by total gain is the only number that matters. The "Invisible" Inputs: Tracking minerals, supplements, and byproduct loads that most people forget to invoice. The 3 Profit Levers: How Feed Efficiency, Average Daily Gain (ADG), and Cycle Length control your bottom line. The Shrink Factor: Why starting your weights at the right time is the difference between real data and "garbage" math. Management Tools: How to use pre-cycle budgeting and mid-cycle weighing to adjust your strategy before it's too late. Stop flying blind. Learn how to turn your feed invoices into a precision management tool. TIMES MAP 00:00 Intro 00:23 How to Calculate Feed Cost Per Pound of Gain in a Fattening Program 11:49 To sum up #CattleFarming #BeefProduction #FeedlotManagement #LivestockMath #CattleProfit #FeedEfficiency #RanchingBusiness #BiggestBullsAndCow #BeefCattle This video combines artificial intelligence as a supporting tool with specialized human supervision. At the end, Agricultural Engineer Fender Stiv Palencia González presents an on-camera conclusion based on his professional experience in the livestock sector.