Precision Feeding Calculator

Calculate optimal stocking density from forage availability, animal unit equivalents, and grazing days. Determine carrying capacity and feed costs.

Pasture size (acres)

Forage yield (lbs DM/acre)

Utilization rate (%)

Avg animal weight (lbs)

Grazing season (days)

Number of animals

Supplement (lbs/head/day)

Feed cost ($/lb DM)

Tab to move between fields

Max carrying capacity (head)

Acres per AU3.6

Animal Unit Months528

Forage supply vs demand (%)117%

Daily herd DM need (lbs)2,288

Season DM need (lbs)411,840

Supplement cost$0

Total feed cost$32,947

Au Per Acre0.28

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Pasture size (acres), Forage yield (lbs DM/acre), and Utilization rate (%).
Set Avg animal weight (lbs), Grazing season (days), and Number of animals.
Adjust Supplement (lbs/head/day), Feed cost ($/lb DM) as needed.
Review the Max carrying capacity (head) result.
Use Acres per AU and Animal Unit Months to inform your decision.

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