Feed Cost Per Unit of Production Calculator
A calculator worksheet for finding feed cost per unit of production, such as per pound of gain or per unit of milk or eggs. Producers use it to judge profit.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
WorksheetFeed & NutritionFree PDF
What you fill in
- Animal group and product
- Period covered
- Total feed cost for the period
- Total production for the period
- Cost per unit worked out
- Other costs to compare
- Benchmark used for comparison
- Change to consider
How to use this worksheet
Take the sheet along to the field, shop or office. The blank lines are there so you can write down what you actually see and use.
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 USDA Economic Research Service and eXtension.
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