YielixFeed Smarter, Track Performance, Plan Ahead
Feed is the largest single cost in most livestock operations — often 60–70% of total variable expenses. Getting ration formulation right determines animal performance, feed efficiency, and profitability. These calculators walk you through the core nutrition workflow: estimate daily dry matter intake for your species and production stage, then build balanced rations that hit crude protein, TDN, and NDF targets on a dry-matter basis.
Track how efficiently your animals convert feed into gain with the feed conversion ratio calculator, which benchmarks your FCR against NRC averages and computes cost per kilogram of gain. For winter feeding programs, the hay and bale needs calculator estimates total bales required from herd size, feeding days, bale weight, and a configurable waste factor.
Water is the most critical and most overlooked nutrient. The livestock water needs calculator uses NRC and extension-sourced tables to estimate daily through annual water requirements, accounting for species, body weight, and temperature. All tools use published data sources so you can cross-check results with your nutritionist or extension adviser.
Common Livestock & Feed Tasks
Build and Balance Feed Rations
Combine multiple feed ingredients, view nutrient totals on a dry-matter basis (CP, TDN, NDF), and estimate daily dry matter intake by species and production level.
Track Feed Efficiency and Costs
Calculate feed conversion ratio, cost per kilogram of gain, and benchmark performance against species averages from NRC data.
Plan Water and Forage Supply
Estimate daily, monthly, and seasonal water requirements by species and temperature, and calculate bales needed for winter feeding programs.
All Livestock & Feed Calculators
Build feed rations with multiple ingredients and see nutrient totals on a dry-matter basis with CP, TDN, and NDF breakdown.
Estimate daily dry matter intake based on species, body weight, and production level using NRC standards.
Calculate feed conversion ratio and cost per kg of gain with benchmark comparison for your species.
Estimate bales needed for winter feeding based on herd size, feeding days, bale type, and waste factor.
Calculate daily, monthly, and annual water requirements by species, head count, and temperature range.
Livestock & Feed Guides
Understanding Dry Matter and Feed Rations
Learn why dry matter basis matters for comparing feeds, how to read feed test results, and how to build a basic ration for your livestock.
Feed Conversion Efficiency: Measuring and Improving FCR
Understand feed conversion ratio, what affects it, how to track it, and species benchmarks for evaluating your herd performance.
Planning Hay and Water Needs for Your Herd
Estimate winter feed requirements, choose the right bale type, account for waste, and plan water supply by species and season.