ANIMAL FEED RATION ASSESSMENT

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--- ANIMAL PROFILE & GOALS ---
[ ] Animal Type (Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Poultry (Broilers), Poultry (Layers), Swine, Sheep/Goats, Other (Specify))
[ ] Number of Animals in the Group
[ ] Average Animal Weight (kg/lbs)
[ ] Animal Age/Stage (e.g., Calf, Lactating, Grower) (Calf/Foal, Weaner, Grower/Finisher, Lactating/Pregnant, Adult Maintenance)
[ ] Primary Production Goals (e.g., Milk Yield, Weight Gain, Egg Production)
[ ] Desired Weight Gain (kg/week or lbs/week)
[ ] Any Specific Health Concerns or Challenges?
[ ] Date of Assessment

--- FEED INGREDIENT ANALYSIS ---
[ ] Feed Ingredient Lab Analysis (e.g., PDF, Excel)
[ ] Ingredient Type (e.g., Grains, Forage, Protein Supplement) (Grains (Corn, Wheat, Barley), Forage (Hay, Pasture, Silage), Protein Supplement (Soybean Meal, Cottonseed Meal), Mineral Supplement, Vitamin Supplement, Other)
[ ] Crude Protein (%)
[ ] Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) (%)
[ ] Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) (%)
[ ] Fat (%)
[ ] Calcium (%)
[ ] Phosphorus (%)
[ ] Moisture Content (as reported on lab analysis)

--- RATION FORMULATION & CALCULATION ---
[ ] Animal's Daily Dry Matter Intake (DMI)
[ ] Desired Protein Level (%)
[ ] Desired Energy Level (Mcal/lb or MJ/kg)
[ ] Desired Fiber Level (%)
[ ] Growth Stage (e.g., Starter, Grower, Finisher) (Starter, Grower, Finisher, Maintenance)
[ ] Formulation Equations/Calculations Used (Detail steps)
[ ] Constraints (e.g., ingredient availability, cost limits) (Ingredient Availability, Cost Limits, Palatability Concerns, Specific Animal Requirements)
[ ] Calculated Percentage of Ingredient 1
[ ] Calculated Percentage of Ingredient 2

--- FEED AVAILABILITY & COST ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Current Stock Levels of Primary Feed Ingredient (e.g., Maize, Soybeans)
[ ] Estimated Stock Duration (days) based on current consumption rate
[ ] Main Feed Suppliers (Supplier A, Supplier B, Supplier C, Other (Specify))
[ ] Current Unit Cost of Primary Feed Ingredient (e.g., $/kg)
[ ] Estimated Transportation Costs (per unit)
[ ] Seasonality Impact (How does availability/cost vary seasonally?) (Increased Cost, Decreased Cost, No Significant Change, Unpredictable)
[ ] Notes on market trends or anticipated price fluctuations

--- FEED PALATABILITY & INTAKE ---
[ ] Initial Feed Acceptance (First 24 Hours) (Excellent - Eagerly Consumed, Good - Consumed Readily, Fair - Slight Hesitation, Poor - Minimal Consumption, Refusal - Not Consumed)
[ ] Estimated Daily Feed Intake (kg/head)
[ ] Observations Regarding Palatability (e.g., texture, smell)
[ ] Presence of Selectivity (Picking/Sorting) (No, Yes - Minor, Yes - Moderate, Yes - Severe)
[ ] Describe any observed picky eating behaviors.
[ ] Percentage of Feed Refused (if applicable)
[ ] Water Intake - Observation (Normal, Increased, Decreased)
[ ] Any other comments or observations related to feed acceptance?

--- ANIMAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING ---
[ ] Average Daily Weight Gain (kg)
[ ] Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)
[ ] Average Daily Feed Intake (kg)
[ ] Overall Animal Health (Assessment) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Observed Behavioral Changes (e.g., activity level, aggression)
[ ] Visible Signs of Deficiency/Problem (Select all that apply) (Poor Coat/Feathers, Lameness, Reduced Fertility, Abnormal Growth, Diarrhea, None Observed)
[ ] Date of Performance Assessment

--- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY ---
[ ] Estimated Carbon Footprint (kg CO2e/kg feed)
[ ] Source of Feed Ingredients (e.g., locally sourced, imported, certified sustainable) (Locally Sourced, Imported, Certified Sustainable, Unknown)
[ ] Which sustainability certifications apply to feed ingredients (select all that apply) (Organic, Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, GlobalGAP, None)
[ ] Describe any measures taken to minimize feed waste and spoilage.
[ ] Percentage of feed ingredients derived from recycled or upcycled sources.
[ ] Packaging Type (assess environmental impact) (Plastic, Paper/Cardboard, Biodegradable, Reusable)
[ ] Describe any potential impacts of feed production on water resources (e.g., water usage, pollution).

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