Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) Calculator
Determine the efficiency of your feeding program. Enter the total feed used and the total weight gained to see your FCR and identify areas for cost savings.
What is Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)?
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) is a measure of an animal's efficiency in converting feed mass into increased body mass. It is calculated by dividing the total weight of feed consumed by the total weight gained by the animal.
What is a good FCR?
A "good" FCR depends heavily on the species. For example, commercial broilers (chickens) often have an FCR of 1.5 to 1.9, while beef cattle typically range from 5.0 to 10.0. A lower FCR indicates a more efficient animal.
Why is FCR important for farmers?
Feed is often the largest expense in livestock production. Improving FCR directly increases profitability by reducing the amount of feed needed to reach a target market weight.
How do I improve my FCR?
Factors include providing high-quality balanced nutrition, maintaining optimal environmental temperatures, ensuring good animal health (disease prevention), and selecting efficient genetics.