Feed Cost Calculator
A worksheet for working out what your feed costs per head, per day and per unit of gain. Useful for farmers comparing feeds and planning purchases.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
WorksheetFeed & NutritionFree PDF
What you fill in
- Feed name and purchase source
- Cost paid per load or bag
- Amount delivered, per the ticket
- Moisture or dry matter adjustment
- Animals fed from this lot
- Days the lot lasted
- Cost per head per day
- Cost compared to alternatives
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA Economic Research Service.
For more in this area, see the Ranch Beef Cattle. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Exclusive: Russell Feed Store’s Magic Fertilizer, and farming farm stories.