Large Animal Nutrition - Calculations - Feed

4 important questions on Large Animal Nutrition - Calculations - Feed

What is the dry matter intake requirement of a cow?

2% of body weight in kilograms = x kg of dry matter intake
- If gestating/lactating/growth, can increase to 3-4%

What is the dry matter intake requirement of a horse?

2% of body weight in kilograms = x kg of dry matter intake

How do i get the "as fed" daily value?

Adjust DMI (kg) based on hay moisture content (~10-12%) to find the pure dry matter content weight
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How to determine number of flakes per day

("as fed" daily value in kilograms / kilograms per bale) x number of flakes per bale = number of flakes to feed per day

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