It can also be used to work out the feed value of a chosen mix of feed in terms of its energy and protein value and provide a cost per tonne, per megajoule of energy and per kilo of protein.
Feed cost calculator
Please note: This content may be out of date and is currently under review.
This tool can be used to work out the lowest cost of a number of different sheep feeds.
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Energy: | {{ ept_0 = energy_0 * 1000 * (dry_matter_0 / 100) | number : 0 }}MJ/t 'as fed' |
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Energy Cost: | $ {{ cost_0 / ept_0 | number : 2 }}/MJ 'as fed' |
Protein: | {{ paf_0 = dry_matter_0 * crude_protein_0 / 100 | number : 0 }}% 'as fed' |
Protein Cost: | $ {{ cost_0 / (paf_0 * 10) | number : 2 }}/kg |
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Energy: | {{ ept_1 = energy_1 * 1000 * (dry_matter_1 / 100) | number : 0 }}MJ/t 'as fed' |
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Energy Cost: | $ {{ cost_1 / ept_1 | number : 2 }}/MJ 'as fed' |
Protein: | {{ paf_1 = dry_matter_1 * crude_protein_1 / 100 | number : 0 }}% 'as fed' |
Protein Cost: | $ {{ cost_1 / (paf_1 * 10) | number : 2 }}/kg |
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Energy: | {{ ept_2 = energy_2 * 1000 * (dry_matter_2 / 100) | number : 0 }}MJ/t 'as fed' |
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Energy Cost: | $ {{ cost_2 / ept_2 | number : 2 }}/MJ 'as fed' |
Protein: | {{ paf_2 = dry_matter_2 * crude_protein_2 / 100 | number : 0 }}% 'as fed' |
Protein Cost: | $ {{ cost_2 / (paf_2 * 10) | number : 2 }}/kg |
Composition and Cost of Feed Mix
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{{ mix_0 = mix(0) | number : 0 }}% {{ feed_0.name }}
{{ mix_1 = mix(1) | number : 0 }}% {{ feed_1.name }}
{{ mix_2 = mix(2) | number : 0 }}% {{ feed_2.name }}
Results
Energy (MJ/kg) as fed: | {{ energy_dm / 1000 | number : 0 }} MJ/kg |
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Energy (MJ/t DM): | {{ energy_dm = energy_as_fed() | number : 0 }} MJ/t DM |
Protein % as fed: | {{ protein_pc = protein_percent() | number : 0 }}% |
Energy ($/MJ DM): | {{ total_cost / energy_dm | number : 2 }} $/MJ DM |
Dry Matter of mix (%): | {{ dmm = dry_matter_mix() | number : 0 }}% |
Total Cost ($/T): Not all costs are included as data missing | {{ total_cost = costs() | number : 2 }} $/T |
Protein ($/kg protein): | {{ total_cost / protein_pc / 10 | number : 2 }} |
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