<![CDATA[Background: Transporting cattle to feedlots causes stress and body weight loss (shrinkage), leading to economic losses and reduced performance. Evaluating shrinkage and recovery rates is necessary to improve post-arrival management. Purpose: This study aimed to measure shrinkage, determine recovery time, and describe post-transportation management of Brahman Cross cattle at PT Pramana Austindo Mahardika. Methods: A quantitative descriptive case study was conducted from May to June 2026. Using simple random sampling, 86 cattle were selected from 852 arrivals. Body weights were measured pre-transportation, upon arrival, and on days 5, 15, and 25 of the adaptation period. Results: Pre-transportation weight (337.44 kg) decreased to 328.95 kg upon arrival, resulting in a shrinkage of 8.49 kg or 2.52%. Weight increased to 335.97 kg on day 5, 347.10 kg on day 15, and 357.10 kg on day 25. Cattle body weights had fully recovered and surpassed their initial pre-transportation levels by the day 15 measurement, achieving an Average Daily Gain (ADG) of 1.13 kg/head/day over a 25-day recovery period. Conclusion: Brahman Cross cattle exhibited relatively low shrinkage and rapid recovery. This condition was supported by nighttime transport, low stocking density, and ad libitum feed and water provision. Proper management is essential for improving cattle fattening efficiency.]]>
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