Decision Tools

Animal Comfort Index

Delivered feed cost calculator
This handy tool will help you fairly evaluate and compare the delivered costs of various feedstuffs for your beef herd’s energy or protein needs.

Feed Energy Index
Calculates the value per unit of energy for available feedstuffs as a first step in feed selection or purchase decisions.

KSU Cattle Supplementation Cost
An Excel spreadsheet to evaluate the total costs of various protein supplement programs for cow/calf and stocker producers

https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/beef/files/Creep%20Feeding%20Calculations.xlsx

https://www.agmanager.info/hay-inventory-calculator

https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/beef/files/SPAproductionBlank2014.xlsx

 

Genetic Tools

Across Breed EPD Calculator
KSU Adj BW WW and YW worksheet
KSU Qualitative trait inheritance calculator

 

Repro Tools

AI Calculator
Estrus synchronization Planner
KSU- Beef Replacement - Spreadsheet to evaluate the economic value of purchasing replacement females
KSU-Bull vs AI breeding Costs Budget
Management Minder