Beef project worksheets.
Use dated weights and receipts to check the project math. Put the scale ticket, feed costs, and fair-book target on the worksheet.
Open average daily gainWhat you’ll need
- Scale tickets or dated weight notes
- Feed receipts with package weight and price
- Animal purchase, entry, hauling, and show-supply receipts
- Current official fair or show dates and weight rules
A dated beef-project weight row
- April 12: 720 lb
- May 10: 790 lb
- 70 lb gained over 28 days
- 70 / 28 = 2.50 lb per day
This example only shows the arithmetic. It does not set a target or feeding plan.
Average daily gain
Check the gain between two weigh-ins.
Weight log
Plot weigh-ins and see how the gain changes.
Feed cost
Add up the feed from your bags and receipts.
Break-even price
See the sale price needed to cover entered costs.
Project expenses
Keep purchases and costs in one record.
Questions for your advisor
- Which official fair or show source contains the current dates and weight rules?
- When would another weight be useful for reviewing the project log?
- Which expense categories belong in the required beef project record?
Beef record sources
Source links checked July 31, 2026
Virginia Cooperative Extension: 4-H market beef project record Nebraska Extension: Market beef performance measures and valuesUse these sheets for market steers, heifers, breeding projects, and rate-of-gain notes. Use your fair book and advisor for targets, required records, and animal-care decisions.