Deer Butchery Calculator

Estimate venison yields and cut breakdown from live deer weight

Work in progress — this calculator is still under development and may not be fully accurate. Use results as a guide only.

Input Details

Summary

Live Weight

60.0 kg

Dressed Carcass

34.8 kg

~58% of live

Saleable Venison

23.3 kg

~39% of live

Estimated Value

£459.36

Based on guide prices

Venison Cuts Breakdown

Haunch (Back Legs)

Whole haunch, haunch steaks, and rolled joints

Weight

8.4 kg

£/kg

£22.00

Value

£183.74

% of Live

24.0%

Shoulder

Shoulder joints and slow-cook shoulder rolls

Weight

4.9 kg

£/kg

£16.00

Value

£77.95

% of Live

14.0%

Saddle / Loin

Loin steaks, noisettes, and rolled saddle

Weight

3.1 kg

£/kg

£28.00

Value

£87.70

% of Live

9.0%

Rack of Venison

French-trimmed rack, cutlets, and best end

Weight

2.4 kg

£/kg

£26.00

Value

£63.34

% of Live

7.0%

Neck

Neck fillet and slow-cook stewing cuts

Weight

1.7 kg

£/kg

£14.00

Value

£24.36

% of Live

5.0%

Flank / Trim

Flank meat, mince, and burger blend

Weight

1.4 kg

£/kg

£10.00

Value

£13.92

% of Live

4.0%

Offal (Liver, Heart, Kidney)

Liver, heart, kidneys — highly nutritious

Weight

1.4 kg

£/kg

£6.00

Value

£8.35

% of Live

4.0%

Total£459.36

Notes

  • Dressing percentage varies by species, sex, age, and condition. Values shown are typical averages for field-dressed deer in good condition.
  • Venison is leaner than most farmed meat — expect less fat waste and a higher ratio of prime cuts to total carcass weight compared to livestock.
  • Prices shown are retail guide prices for direct sales or farm shop. Wholesale and game dealer prices will be lower.
  • In the UK, venison for sale must be processed through an approved game handling establishment (AGHE) or registered food business.