The difference between these three weights is just like it sounds. Live weight is the weight of the animal before slaughter. Some famers charge for the animal based on this weight, but most charge based on the hanging weight. The hanging weight is the weight of the quartered animal after the hide and offal (insides) are removed. This is the number we use to charge for processing. Finished weight is the amount of meat you receive as a finished product, which tends to be about 60% of the hanging weight. We don't weigh the finished product unless specifically requested.