Online Calculators

 

The above stocking rate calculators are based on published dry matter forage requirements for domestic animals and wildlife (see below).

Animal AUE lbs/month lbs/day
Bull, mature 1.35 1080 34.8
Cow, 1600, w/calf 1.6 1280 41.3
Cow 1400, w/calf 1.4 1120 36.1
Cow, 1200, w/calf 1.2 960 31.0
Cow, 1000, w/calf 1 800 25.8
Cow, 1000, dry 0.92 736 23.7
Cattle, 2 year old 0.8 640 20.6
Cattle, yearling 0.6 480 15.5
Animal AUE lbs/month lbs/day
Horse, mature 1.25 1000 32.3
Donkey, mature 1.25 1000 32.3
Mule, mature 1.25 1000 32.3
Sheep, mature 0.2 160 5.2
Sheep, yearling 0.15 120 3.9
Goat, mature 0.15 120 3.9
Goat, yearling 0.1 80 2.6
Llama, mature 0.3 240 7.7
Alpaca, mature 0.2 160 5.2
Animal AUE lbs/month lbs/day
White-tailed Deer, mature 0.15 120 3.9
Mule Deer, mature 0.2 160 5.2
Elk, mature 0.6 480 15.5
Antelope, mature 0.2 160 5.2
Bison, mature 1 800 25.8
Bighorn Sheep, mature 0.2 160 5.2
Moose, mature 0.85 680 21.9

 

If you want more information on calculating stocking rates and determining forage production, here are a couple of great links:

Stocking Rate Calculation

Calculating Available Forage

 


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