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In the Balancer worksheet understand the following:

Cells with this color require a value.

Summary of Diet
$/50 lbs. CP% Kcal/kg Ca % P%
$12.99 16.00 3000 3.80 0.50
The summary of the diet is calculated based on the % of feeds utilized.
Compare those numbers with the type of bird feeding to see if it meets its requirements.

Feed Prices need to be changed in the feed list to be calculated correctly. Any Nutrient analysis will be inputed here instead o
ill be inputed here instead of table values.
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# %of Diet Feed ID Units(lbs) Cost $/Unit DM% Protein % ME kcal/kg Ca % P%


3 100.0 Comm. Layer Pellet (16) 50 $12.99 89 16.0 3000 3.80 0.50
4 0.0 CORN DENT N0 2 100 $9.50 88 8.9 3470 0.02 0.28
5 0.0 Corn Gluten Meal 60 40 $69.95 91 62.0 3811 0.06 0.51
6 0.0 COTTONSEED MEAL 2000 $294.00 92 41.4 2320 0.20 1.05
7 0.0 Flax Seed 50 $65.91 93 24.8 3957 0.25 0.50
9 0.0 OATS 2000 $110.00 89 13.0 2625 0.06 0.27
11 0.0 SOYMEAL 44 2000 $318.00 89 48.9 2990 0.29 0.65
15 0.0 ALFALFA PELLETS 2000 $130.00 92 17.0 1485 1.44 0.22
51 0.0 LIMESTONE 38% 100 $2.25 99.6 0.0 0 39.40 0.09
53 0.0 Oyster Shells 50 $9.99 99 0.0 0 33.00 0.00
100.0 Summary of Diet
$/50 lbs. CP% Kcal/kg Ca % P%
$12.99 16.00 3000 3.80 0.50

Approx. Nutrient Requirements (NRC 1994)


Bird Description Intake (lb/d) CP% Kcal/kg Ca % P%
Broilers 0-2 weeks 0.08 23 3200 1.00 0.45
Broilers 2-5 weeks 0.30 20 3200 0.90 0.35
Broilers 5-8 weeks 0.38 18 3200 0.80 0.30
White egg laying type (Growing) 0-6 weeks 0.11 18 2850 0.90 0.40
White egg laying type (Growing) 6-12 weeks 0.13 16 2850 0.80 0.35
White egg laying type (Growing) 12-18 weeks 0.14 15 2900 0.80 0.30
White egg laying type (Growing) 18-first egg 0.16 17 2900 2.00 0.32
White egg layer (in production) 0.22 15 3250 3.25 0.25
Brown egg laying type (Growing) 0-6 weeks 0.11 17 2800 0.90 0.40
Brown egg laying type (Growing) 6-12 weeks 0.14 15 2800 0.80 0.35
Brown egg laying type (Growing) 12-18 weeks 0.16 14 2850 0.80 0.30
Brown egg laying type (Growing) 18-first egg 0.17 16 2850 1.80 0.35
Brown egg layer (in production) 0.25 14 3600 3.00 0.24

Developed at Oklahoma State University


by Brian Freking, Marty New, Earl Ward, and Dana Zook
Copyright 2013. Oklahoma Board of Regents for A&M Colleges

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Feed ID Units(lbs) Cost $/Unit DM% Protein % ME kcal/kg Ca % P%
1 ALFALFA Leaf Meal 2000 $150.00 89.0 26.00 2767 2.88 0.34
2 BARLEY 2000 $120.00 89.0 12.40 2900 0.06 0.47
3 Comm. Layer Pellet (16) 50 $12.99 89.00 16.00 3000 3.80 0.50
4 CORN DENT N0 2 100 $9.50 88.0 8.90 3470 0.02 0.28
5 Corn Gluten Meal 60 40 $69.95 91.0 62.00 3811 0.06 0.51
6 COTTONSEED MEAL 2000 $294.00 92.0 41.40 2320 0.20 1.05
7 Flax Seed 50 $65.91 93.0 24.80 3957 0.25 0.50
8 MILO, ROLL,GRND 2000 $80.00 88.0 11.00 3376 0.04 0.30
9 OATS 2000 $110.00 89.0 13.00 2625 0.06 0.27
10 Rye 50 $14.00 88.0 12.10 2931 0.06 0.32
11 SOYMEAL 44 2000 $318.00 89.0 48.90 2990 0.29 0.65
12 SOYMEAL 49 2000 $400.00 89.0 52.00 3300 0.27 0.62
13 WHEAT 2000 $80.00 89.0 14.10 3167 0.05 0.37
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15 ALFALFA PELLETS 2000 $130.00 92.0 17.00 1485 1.44 0.22
16 CANE MOLASSES 2000 $78.00 77.0 5.80 1698 1.00 0.11
17 CORN DIST GRAIN 2000 $140.00 92.0 29.70 3097 0.17 0.72
18 CORN GLUTEN FEED 2000 $110.00 90.0 21.00 2228 0.40 0.80
19 WHOLE COTTONSEED 2000 $150.00 92.0 23.90 2519 0.15 0.60
20 FAT 2000 $275.00 99.2 0.00 6283 0.00 0.00
21 FEATHER MEAL 2000 $240.00 93.0 90.00 3276 0.33 0.55
22 HOMINY FEED 2000 $120.00 90.0 11.10 3269 0.05 0.52
23 MEAT MEAL 2000 $240.00 94.0 54.00 1754 9.18 4.88
24 MEAT & BONE CHIP 2000 $240.00 90.0 43.00 1301 13.83 7.18
25 MILO DIST GRAIN 2000 $140.00 94.0 34.40 2228 0.20 0.68
26 MUNGBEAN CRACKS 2000 $100.00 90.0 25.38 2183 0.15 0.39
27 PEANUT MEAL 2000 $135.00 92.0 48.00 1985 0.18 0.60
28 PEANUT HULLS 2000 $35.00 91.0 7.80 1146 0.26 0.07
29 Potatoe Waste, dry 2000 $0.00 89.0 8.00 2050 0.16 0.25
30 RICE BRAN 2000 $110.00 91.0 14.10 1631 0.08 1.70
31 RICE HULLS 2000 $40.00 90.0 3.30 838 0.10 0.08
32 RICE MILL FEED 2000 $42.00 91.2 6.70 331 0.09 0.08
33 SOYBEAN HULLS 2000 $110.00 91.0 12.10 1874 0.49 0.21
34 SUNFLOWER MEAL 2000 $140.00 90.0 44.60 1764 0.49 1.26
35 SUNFLOWER 31% 2000 $170.00 90.0 33.54 1323 0.47 1.09
36 WHEAT MIDDS 2000 $90.00 89.0 18.40 1852 0.13 1.18
37 Barley Malt Sprouts 2000 $90.00 94.0 28.10 1698 0.05 0.45
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46 VITAMIN A-30,000 100 $140.00 90.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
47 VITAMIN E-50% 100 $440.00 90.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
48 BOVATEC 68 100 $455.60 90.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
49 RUMENSIN 80 100 $536.00 90.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
50 DICAL 100 $13.50 97.0 0.00 0 22.00 19.30
51 LIMESTONE 38% 100 $2.25 99.6 0.00 0 39.40 0.09
52 MICROLITE 100 $3.00 95.1 0.00 0 1.91 0.42
53 Oyster Shells 50 $9.99 99.0 0.00 0 33.00 0.00
54 POTASSIUM CHLORI 100 $10.00 99.0 0.00 0 0.05 0.00
55 SALT 100 $2.25 97.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
56 UREA 100 $9.00 99.0 288.00 0 0.00 0.00
57 CALCIUM IODATE 100 $807.00 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
58 COBALT CARBONATE 100 $851.00 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
Feed ID Units(lbs) Cost $/Unit DM% Protein % ME kcal/kg Ca % P%
59 COBALT SULFATE 100 $628.00 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
60 COPPER SULFATE 100 $57.00 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
61 EDDI 79.5 100 $957.00 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
62 MAGNESIUM OXIDE 100 $19.10 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
63 MANGANOUS OXIDE 100 $25.65 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
64 POTASSIUM IODIDE 100 $940.00 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
65 SELENIUM 600 100 $7.00 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
66 ZINC OXIDE 100 $60.00 97.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
67 ZINC SULFATE 100 $30.20 99.0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
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Common questions

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Energy content varies across common feed ingredients: Corn Dent No. 2 has 3470 Kcal/kg, Corn Gluten Meal has 3811 Kcal/kg, and Soybean Meal (44%) contains 2990 Kcal/kg. These differences indicate a need to balance energy-dense feeds like Corn Gluten Meal with other components to avoid excessive caloric intake .

Corn Gluten Meal, with 62% protein, costs significantly more ($69.95 for 40 lbs) than Soymeal 44, which has 48.9% protein and costs $318 for 2000 lbs. The high cost of Corn Gluten Meal might increase overall feed costs unless its protein contribution offsets the requirement for other protein sources. Thus, its use should be economically justified by the nutritional benefits it provides .

Urea, with 288% protein equivalent but $9 for 100 lbs, poses risks due to ammonia toxicity at high levels, necessitating cautious, calculated inclusion. Potato Waste, while low-cost, offers only 2050 Kcal/kg and 8% protein, beneficial in inclusion for low-cost energy but with minimal nutritive content, risking nutrient imbalance if used excessively .

Alfalfa Pellets, at $130 for 2000 lbs, have lower energy (1485 Kcal/kg) compared to Rice Bran, priced at $110 for the same weight but offers 1631 Kcal/kg. The higher energy density of Rice Bran provides more caloric value per dollar, potentially making it a cost-effective energy source if protein and mineral needs are concurrently met by other ingredients .

Micro-ingredients such as Vitamin A added at concentrations like $140/100 lbs play crucial roles in metabolic processes and immunity, though used in minimal amounts. Their economic significance results from preventing deficiencies that could lead to major health issues, thus elevating productivity and reducing veterinary costs .

From 0-6 weeks, White layers require 18% protein and 0.9% Ca, whereas Brown layers need 17% protein and the same Ca level. During production, White layers' requirements drop to 15% protein and increase to 3.25% Ca, whereas Brown layers maintain 14% protein and 3.0% Ca. These distinctions cater to genetic differences affecting growth and reproduction demands .

Commercial feeds like Soymeal 44 ($318/2000 lbs, 48.9% protein, 2990 Kcal/kg) offer balanced nutrition but are costlier compared to byproducts like Feather Meal ($240/2000 lbs, 90% protein, 3276 Kcal/kg). Feather Meal is protein-rich, enhancing amino acid profiles cost-effectively, yet must be balanced with other sources due to its low digestibility and incomplete amino acid spectrum .

Phosphorus is vital for egg formation and skeletal health. During egg production, white egg layers require 0.25% P. This requirement is vital to maintain eggshell strength and quality, contributing directly to productivity and reducing egg breakage. Insufficient phosphorus can lead to decreased egg output and poor bone health .

Calcium is essential for bone development and eggshell formation in birds. Broilers have lower calcium requirements compared to egg-laying birds. For example, broilers up to 8 weeks need 0.8-1.0% Ca, whereas white egg layers need up to 3.25% during production. This highlights the significant role of calcium in eggshell quality and overall bird health .

Broilers require 23% protein at 0-2 weeks, reducing to 18% by 5-8 weeks. This adjustment reflects a decrease in growth rate as birds age, necessitating less protein intake due to slower tissue development demands. Monitoring and adjusting protein intake are crucial to ensure feed efficiency and optimal growth .

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