Feed cost calculator
Introduction
Calculate and compare protein, energy and other components for different mixes of livestock feeds.
Before you start:
- Please be aware that each feed has estimates for energy, protein and dry matter but you are encouraged to get feeds analysed to obtain a more accurate value which can then be entered into the calculator.
- Some feeds listed have warnings associated with them. You are advised to investigate and action any warnings that appear while using this calculator
Clear values
Feed cost calculator
Step 1 - Select feed types
| Feed type | On farm cost ($/t) | Dry matter (%) | Energy (MJ/kg DM) | Crude Protein (%) | $/t Dry Matter | MJ per tonne DM | Cost cents MJ | MJ per $100 | Cost $/Kg protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Step 2 - Create the feed mix
Select 2 or more feeds above to create a feed mix
Step 3 - Feed mix analysis
| Crude Protein % | |
|---|---|
| Cost per tonne Dry Matter $ | |
| MJ per tonne DM | |
| Cost cents MJ | |
| MJ per $100 | |
| Cost $/Kg protein |