The Finishing Challenge
You're putting cattle on full feed, pushing for gain, and watching the market. The difference between a profit and a loss often comes down to a few cents per pound of gain — and you can't manage what you can't measure.
Feed is your biggest expense
When 70% or more of your cost is feed, you need to know your cost of gain is on target — not at closeout, but while cattle are still on feed.
Timing the market
Knowing your breakeven lets you decide when to ship. Without it, you're guessing whether another week on feed helps or hurts.
Clean records for buyers
Packers and order buyers want to know what cattle were fed and how they were treated. Having that ready builds trust and repeat business.
How Cattle Revolution Helps Finishers
Track Cost of Gain Daily
Log deliveries and the app calculates your running cost of gain per pen. Know where you stand every day, not just at closeout.
Manage Rations & Feed Inventory
Build finishing rations from your inventory. Track what you have on hand, what it cost, and when you need to reorder.
Know Your Breakeven
See your breakeven price per pound at any point during the feeding period. Make shipping decisions with real numbers, not gut feel.
Close Out with Confidence
Generate a complete closeout for every lot — feed, treatments, yardage, and final profit or loss. Share it with partners, lenders, or your accountant.