Full less 5% - the industry standard

Applying appropriate Delivery Adjustments

Assessors selling or buying cattle are no doubt familiar with the widely-accepted industry standard of “Full less 5%” for determining pay weight. The majority of cattle assessors adjust cattle in line with this standard.

While historically considered more on the basis of dressed weight, the sheep & lamb industry has evolved to where the live weight of sheep (especially lambs) is more a more important consideration in selection and pricing of sale lots. To ensure consistency among offerings and in price reporting, we are working towards the same industry standard of Full less 5% across all Livestock.

To assist buyers, you will be prompted when entering assessments to apply the appropriate Delivery Adjustment, based on curfew at assessment, to comply with the Full less 5% standard. This will enhance buyer confidence and improve consistency for all vendors on price, regardless of whether stock were weighed full or empty.