I have this same problem. All of the calves I slaughter give hides/meat/maws/intestines like 6~7 quality points below the reported values on inspection.
I attributed this "error?" to calves having a quality detriment because they are still juvenile.


Its odd to me that the essence and vitality of the harvested sheepskin vary so much compared to the substance.
At 97% hide quality...
Product vs examines valued:
Essence: 24 > 18.9 = 79% of original value
Substance: 20 > 17 = 85% of original value
Vitality: 31 > 21.3 = 69% of original value
How exactly is this calculated... it seems entirely random
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