Question about that 30% shrink number on whole hogs

I pulled up a yield chart from a Purdue extension packet last month and it claimed a 250 lb hog loses about 30% between live weight and the cooler, which felt way off from what I see at the block. Turns out hanging weight vs. fabricated cuts are two totally different numbers and most customers mix them up. How do you explain the drop to folks without them thinking you're skimming?

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