feedlot ration

[Freddie]

I'm workin on a project for school. Can anyone tell me or point me in the direction of a ration used at a feedlot (with DM, ME, Protien, etc. if possible), along with cost per ton. I really would appreciate it

 

[Howdyjabo]

How about a local one Some ingredients are left unspecific as I don't want any competition to get them.

Feedback from your teacher is welcome !

% as fed % DM
by product- fiber 8.5 17.54
Fat 1.04 2.34
WCGF 43.55 39.47
by product- energy(starch) 38.23 23.39
Min Mix .18 .4
Baking Soda .18 .4
Limestone .466 1.05
Corn (cracked) 7.85 15.38

Cost/Ton $62 $140.60

DM
NeM megcal/cwt 87.9
Neg 60.16
TDN 81.43
Fat 4.32
CF 15.89
CP % 13.46
Ca % .82
Phos% .46
Mag % .22
Su % .22
Co ppm .15
Cu ppm 10
Iron ppm 213
Mang ppm 40.6
Sel ppm .27
Zinc ppm 49.5

Dry matter- 44.13 %

 

[larryshoat]

If you want something to play with, go to Michigan University's website and download a trial version of Spartan ration balancer . It's a simple and inexpensive way to balance rations and it has a cost function .

Larry

 

[harry]

Larry, it would be Michigan State if it's Spartan. I tried to get a similar program downloaded from Kansas State to work but didn't succeed. I think I'll give this one a try.

 

[larryshoat]

Larry, it would be Michigan State if it's Spartan. I tried to get a similar program downloaded from Kansas State to work but didn't succeed. I think I'll give this one a try.

If I remember the one from KSU was some kind of template thing that I never did figure how to use .Cornell has one too but it seems terribly complicated . If you like Spartan it is only like $100 to buy .It is an old DOS program so it takes some to get used to it . These universitys are way behind in offering up to date software .

Larry

 

[Freddie]

thanks yall. say where exactly in nc is your feedlot

 

[Howdyjabo]

Central NC- Goldston