terra8186
Well-known member
I am developing a feed program and have been researching the TDN and CP values for my feed options.
I have all of the TDN and CP values but now I don't know what to do with them. I am hobby feeding out cattle for beef. I purchase calves at 350 pounds and process them at 1,100 pounds. I don't understand the relationship between TDN, CP, the weight of the calf, and the total feed intake.
I am guessing you want the total feed intake to weight of the calf at 2%. If I assume a 2% feed intake what should TDN and CP be? Is there a formula?
I have all of the TDN and CP values but now I don't know what to do with them. I am hobby feeding out cattle for beef. I purchase calves at 350 pounds and process them at 1,100 pounds. I don't understand the relationship between TDN, CP, the weight of the calf, and the total feed intake.
I am guessing you want the total feed intake to weight of the calf at 2%. If I assume a 2% feed intake what should TDN and CP be? Is there a formula?