title: Ration formulation using linear programming.
abstract: A combination spreadsheet-LP ration formulation program offers tremendous advantages for dairy nutritionists. The spreadsheet format provides the framework for flexibility in describing feeds and in formulating a realistic and practical ration. The LP module can solve for a complicated set of nutrient requirements to give a relatively well-balanced ration. This "first-cut" ration can then be reworked in the spreadsheet mode to meet the needs of the individual farm based on other biologic and management considerations.
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University, East Lansing.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: VandeHaar
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Black
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000502:physiology*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003612:Dairying / Q000379:methods; D004032:Diet; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D007774:Lactation; D008892:Milk / Q000378:metabolism; D012984:Software