It Is Here!
We are so excited to announce that our innovative feedlot ultrasound software has soft-launched as of June 1st, 2025! This cutting-edge tool is designed to provide instant chuteside feedback on marbling and fat thickness on feedlot cattle.
What is it and how do I use it?
We understand—you might be thinking, “This software sounds great, but what does it really do?”
Our software, in conjunction with the E.I. Medical EVO ultrasound machine, provides real-time data on marbling and fat thickness. This allows producers to make faster decisions about cattle, maximizing grid pricing and minimizing feed costs, rather than waiting days to get data analyzed through the lab.
Imagine knowing in 5 seconds exactly when to sell each group of cattle for the best outcomes. That’s not just data; it’s a game-changer.
What are the Specs?
Every operation is different. That’s why the Specs Page in MarbleTech gives you the flexibility to adjust the economic and performance assumptions that drive your cattle projections—ensuring every recommendation fits your real-world scenario.
Here’s what you can customize:
Market-Based Pricing Inputs: Enter your own values for Choice, Prime, Select discounts, yield grade premiums and penalties, and carcass weight cutoffs. This lets you reflect your current grid or buyer’s specs—so you’re not relying on generic assumptions.
Cost of Gain & Shrink Rates: Update your current and forecasted feed costs, average daily gain, and shrink % to improve profit predictions and feeding plans.
Finish Weight & Penalty Settings: Set the maximum acceptable finish weight and penalties for exceeding it. The software will warn you when projected gain adds cost instead of value.
Days on Feed Groupings: Choose the marketing timeframes that matter to you—from cattle ready in 7 days to those with 180 days left on feed—allowing you to sort and manage groups more strategically.
Custom Session Creation: Each feedlot session is built with your specs, so your projections, profit curves, and binning outcomes align directly with how you manage cattle.
What do the Projections tell you?
Current Performance Snapshot: Key stats like ADG, weight, body fat, and marbling score help assess growth and carcass quality in real time.
Carcass Predictions: Get projected carcass weight, yield grade, and quality grade, along with the optimal number of days on feed to hit peak profitability.
Confidence Scores: Our software assigns confidence levels for grade targets (Choice, Prime, Yield Grade 1-2), so you can make informed decisions without guessing.
Profit Curve Visualization: See a clear profit trajectory over time, with key indicators like optimal weight and maximum value highlighted.
Outcome Grouping: Each animal is binned by readiness windows (e.g., Ready in ≤ 180 days), allowing you to sort pens efficiently and market at just the right time.
