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Frequently asked questions
What is a feeder cattle max bid?+−
It is the highest purchase $/cwt you can pay after pencil shrink, slide, freight, commission, and a risk buffer while still matching your target value for the cattle.
Is shrink the same as death loss?+−
No. Pencil shrink adjusts pay weight on the ticket. Death loss and other contingencies belong in the risk buffer or separate budgets.
Does this clone online auction platforms?+−
No. It is a generic planning worksheet for auction or private-treaty purchases — not a marketplace or sale-site clone.