5 calculators in this category
- Dry Matter Intake (DMI) CalculatorNRC Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, 7th rev. ed. (2001)Every ration is balanced on a dry matter basis, but every feed is delivered wet. This calculator closes that gap. It predicts…
- Pearson Square Feed Ration CalculatorPearson square two-ingredient blendingThe Pearson square blends two feeds to hit an exact nutrient target — usually crude protein, but the same arithmetic…
- Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) CalculatorFeed:gain ratio, as-fed and dry matter basisFeed conversion ratio is the pounds of feed it takes to put on one pound of live weight, and it is the number that decides…
- Round Bale Weight CalculatorBale volume × bulk density, dry matter basisA round bale is priced by the bale and fed by the ton, and the two only line up if you know what the bale weighs. This…
- Hay Needed for Winter CalculatorNRC nutrient requirements (beef, horse, small ruminant)This calculator tells you how many bales and how many tons of hay you must have in the barn to feed a set number of animals for…
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- Dry Matter Intake (DMI) Calculator
- Predict daily dry matter intake for dairy and beef cattle with the NRC 2001 equation or percent of body weight, and convert dry matter to as-fed pounds.
- Pearson Square Feed Ration Calculator
- Blend two feeds to a target crude protein or energy level with the Pearson square. Get parts, percentages, pounds per batch and the blended feed cost per ton.
- Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) Calculator
- Calculate feed conversion ratio on an as-fed and dry matter basis, plus feed efficiency, average daily gain and the feed cost of every pound of gain.
- Round Bale Weight Calculator
- Estimate round or large square bale weight from bale size and hay density, convert to dry matter tons, and price a per-bale deal on a dollars-per-ton basis.
- Hay Needed for Winter Calculator
- Work out how many bales and tons of hay your cattle, horses, sheep or goats need for a feeding period, including feeding waste, dry matter and total cost.