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Feed data, feed formulation tools and procurement — with sources
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Protein blend planner below, plus feed cost, FCR and landed cost tools.
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Feed formulation calculator — protein blend (educational)
Pearson square for one nutrient: share of A = |CPB − target| ÷ (|CPB − target| + |CPA − target|). Use your own lab values and quoted prices; the defaults are placeholders, not market prices. A nutritionist must validate any ration.
Maize
74.7%
Soybean meal
25.3%
Blend ingredient cost per tonne
285.73
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Cost per tonne — ingredient scenario planner (educational)
Formulas: cost per tonne = Σ (inclusion % ÷ 100 × price per tonne). Blended crude protein (CP) = Σ (inclusion % ÷ 100 × ingredient CP %). Cost per tonne of protein = cost per tonne ÷ (CP % ÷ 100). Enter your own quoted prices and lab analyses — there are no default prices.
Nutritionist review required. This checks only total inclusion and crude protein. It does not check energy, digestible amino acids, minerals, vitamins, fibre or maximum safe inclusion — a preliminary cost comparison, not a ration or professional certification.
All prices must use the same currency and unit. Convert with a dated exchange rate before entering.
Ingredient cost per metric tonne
0.00 USD
Blended crude protein
0.00%
Cost per tonne of protein
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Some included ingredients have a price of 0 — the cost is understated until you enter real quotes.
What should I do next?
Common costly mistakes
- Comparing price per bag or per kg against price per tonne without converting.
- Using table protein values instead of a lab analysis of the actual lot.
- Chasing the cheapest crude protein when the limiting factor is digestible lysine or energy.
- Ignoring moisture: 14% vs 12% moisture means paying for water.
- Comparing FOB with delivered prices, or quotes from different dates.
What is feed formulation?
Feed formulation is choosing ingredient proportions so a diet meets an animal's nutrient requirements at the lowest practical cost. Requirements come from published standards for each species and stage (for example the National Academies' Nutrient Requirements series); ingredient composition comes from lab analysis or reference tables such as Feedipedia. Price changes the cheapest combination, not the requirement.
Methods, from simplest to professional
- Pearson square — balances one nutrient between two ingredients (calculator above). Teaching tool only.
- Spreadsheet scenarios — compares cost per tonne of fixed inclusion plans (planner above).
- Least-cost linear programming — minimises cost subject to many nutrient and inclusion constraints at once. This is what feed formulation software does.
Software for feed formulation: what to check
Before buying, check: a maintained ingredient matrix you can edit with your own analyses; nutrient constraints per species and phase (energy, digestible amino acids, minerals); min/max inclusion limits; price sensitivity / shadow prices; batch-sheet export for the mill; multi-user audit history. FeedMatch does not sell or rank formulation software — we help buyers source ingredients and equipment once a nutritionist has set the formula.
Where the numbers come from
- FAOSTAT — national production and trade of feed crops (maize, soybeans, barley); use it for supply context, not ration values.
- Feedipedia (INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ, FAO) — ingredient composition reference tables.
- National Academies — Nutrient Requirements of Swine (2012) — example of a species requirement standard.
- Penn State Extension — university extension guidance on livestock feeding.
Next steps: troubleshoot feed problems · feed formulation calculator · feed ingredients · feed mill equipment procurement · guided quote request
Official data & regulation sources
Linked directly to publishers. We do not reproduce or simulate their figures — open each source for current values. Directory reviewed 17 Oct 2026.
| Source | Covers | Scope | License | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAOSTAT — Crops and livestock products FAO · Data | Maize, soybean, wheat, barley, sorghum | Global | CC BY 4.0 (FAO open data) | Annual, published with a lag; national reporting quality varies. |
| FAOSTAT — Supply Utilization Accounts (feed use) FAO · Data | Feed use of cereals and oilcrops | Global | CC BY 4.0 | Feed use is partly imputed by FAO; check flags. |
| UN Comtrade — HS 2304 soybean meal, 1005 maize, 2309 animal feed preparations United Nations · Data | Traded feed and ingredients | Global | UN Comtrade terms; free tier with API key | Reporter vs partner mirror differences; months of lag. |
| USDA FAS PSD Online USDA · Data | Grains and oilseeds balance sheets | Global | US public domain | Forecasts are revised monthly. |
| Feedipedia — feed ingredient tables INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ, FAO · Nutrition | Ingredient composition | Global | Free access; cite source | Averages; real batches vary — test your lots. |
| Penn State Extension — animal nutrition Penn State University · Nutrition | Dairy, poultry, swine nutrition | United States | Public extension content | Regional context; not a ration prescription. |
| WOAH WAHIS — animal disease events WOAH · Regulation | Animal health / trade risk | Global | WOAH terms of use | Official notifications only. |
| EU Feed Additives Register European Commission · Regulation | Authorised feed additives | European Union | EU reuse policy | Check the latest consolidated version. |
| FDA — Animal Food & Feeds US FDA · Regulation | Feed safety rules (FSMA) | United States | US public domain | Federal; states add own rules. |
| MAPA — Alimentação animal Ministério da Agricultura (Brazil) · Regulation | Feed registration | Brazil | Government public content | Portuguese only. |
| SENASICA — Alimentos para animales Gobierno de México · Regulation | Feed import & registration | Mexico | Government public content | Spanish only. |
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Questions
Is the feed formulation calculator a ration recommendation?
No. It is an educational Pearson-square blend tool for one nutrient. A qualified nutritionist must validate any ration for the animal, stage and local ingredients.
Where does the data come from?
Only from linked official or academic sources such as FAOSTAT, UN Comtrade, USDA and Feedipedia. We do not copy or simulate their figures; open the source for current values.
What is feed formulation software?
Software that solves least-cost diets with linear programming: it picks ingredient proportions that meet many nutrient and inclusion constraints at minimum cost. FeedMatch does not sell or rank such software.
How is cost per tonne calculated?
Sum of each ingredient's inclusion share multiplied by its price per tonne, using your own quoted prices. Processing, freight and losses are not included.
Do I need an account?
No. All tools work without signing in. An account is only needed to save a project workspace.