Feed Ration Calculator
Calculate daily feed ration requirements based on animal weight, species, activity level, and target daily gain. Estimates forage and concentrate split, crude protein, and TDN needs.
Inputs
Results
Total Dry Matter Intake
40.8 lbs/day
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the animal class (cow-calf, stocker, finishing steer) and current body weight.
- Set the desired average daily gain (ADG) in pounds.
- Input the feed ingredients and their as-fed percentages and nutrient analysis.
- Review the calculated ration providing target TDN, CP, and energy for the specified ADG.
- Adjust ingredient proportions to balance the ration within budget constraints.
How the result changes with Animal Weight
| Animal Weight | Total Dry Matter Intake |
|---|---|
| 309 | 20.9 lbs/day |
| 1,057 | 42.4 lbs/day |
| 1,954 | 68.2 lbs/day |
| 2,701 | 89.7 lbs/day |
What each input means
- Animal Weight
- Current live weight of the animal in pounds.
- Species
- 1 = Cattle, 2 = Hog, 3 = Sheep.
- Activity Level
- 1 = Sedentary, 2 = Moderate, 3 = Active (e.g., grazing on pasture).
- Target Daily Gain
- Desired weight gain per day in pounds.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersAnimal Weight = 1000, Species = 1, Activity Level = 2, Target Daily Gain = 2 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total Dry Matter IntakeTotal Dry Matter Intake40.8 = 40.8
- Calculate Forage IntakeForage Intake24.5 = 24.5
- Calculate Concentrate IntakeConcentrate Intake16.3 = 16.3
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