![]() They also calculate cost of gain and feed cost per head per day. The Standard Edition for sheep (Ewe and Feedyard 0100) balances rations for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals using the substitution method. Iowa State University BRaNDS software uses the net energy (NE) and metabolizable protein (MP) systems to balance rations for various classes of sheep and goats. Programs vary in their cost, user interface, and features. ![]() Several software options are available for sheep and goat producers. Tedious tasks are automated, arithmetic errors are eliminated, and the programs are preloaded with nutritional requirements and feed libraries. The Pearson Square and simultaneous algebraic equations are common methods of ration balancing.Ĭomputers and the internet can make ration balancing easier. Rations can be balanced manually using simple arithmetic. There are two ways to balance feed rations: by hand (using paper and pencil) or with a computer (with or without the Internet).
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