The Economic Value of Feed Nutrients Calculator allows economic comparison of feed based on two key nutrients – energy and protein. This calculator combines feed price and nutrient content to support decision-making when purchasing feed.
A reference feed (data provided) can be compared to up to four other feeds.
When purchasing feed, it is important to consider the nutritional needs of cattle based on sex, class and stage of the production cycle. Use the Tool for Evaluating Feed Test Results or CowBytes to ensure the cattle’s nutritional needs are met.
Input your data into the yellow cells and results will show in blue.
User data is not collected, stored or retained for any BCRC interactive calculator. Please note that by exiting or refreshing the page, all data will be automatically cleared and cannot be recovered.
Step 1. Reference Feed
| Select a reference feed and enter its price | ||||
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| Feed | Price ($/tonne As Fed) | DM% | TDN (% DM basis) | CP (% DM basis) |
| Convert $/bu to $/tonne | |
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| Bushels/tonne | |
| Price ($/tonne) | |
| Convert $/ton to $/tonne | |
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| Price ($/tonne) | |
Step 2. Add Target Feeds
| Enter up to four feeds to compare | ||||
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| Feed Name | Asking Price ($/tonne As Fed) | % DM | TDN (% DM basis) | CP (% DM basis) |
Step 3. Results
| Economic value based on nutrient content | ||||
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| Results | As Fed Price ($/lb) | Dry Matter Price ($/lb) | Energy Price ($/lb TDN) | Protein Price ($/lb CP) |