Carcass weight formula

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Carcass weight is the weight of an animal's body after slaughter, with the removal of non-carcass components such as the hide, head, internal organs, and lower legs.

The formula for carcass weight is:

Carcass Weight=Live Weight×Dressing Percentage100\text{Carcass Weight} = \text{Live Weight} \times \frac{\text{Dressing Percentage}}{100}

Where:

  • Live Weight\text{Live Weight} is the weight of the animal before slaughter.
  • Dressing Percentage\text{Dressing Percentage} is the percentage of the live weight that constitutes the carcass.
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