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D-feed-conversion-ratio Dictionary

Feed conversion ratio

The kilograms of feed needed to produce one kilogram of live weight

All termsIntroduced in M9Open the Toolkit
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Plain meaning
The kilograms of feed needed to produce one kilogram of live weight
How to use it
Feed is the largest cost in broilers, pigs and feedlot cattle, so the FCR decides whether a batch makes money before price is considered. Run a realistic FCR through the batch calculator before buying stock.
South African benchmark
South Africa's intensive poultry and pig sectors compete on feed conversion because feed is their largest cost (Article 68).
Country notes
Applies the same way in all five markets.
Go and read
M9
Calculate it
T-M12-04 Feed Conversion Calculator
Library sources
LIB-A059, LIB-A060, LIB-P-Beef
See also
Day-old chick, Live weight, Dressing percentage
Feed conversion ratio shown as kilograms of feed for one kilogram of weight gainedFeed conversion ratio1.7 kgof feed1 kglive weight gainedFCR = feed eaten ÷ weight gained. Lower is better. The example is illustrative.
Feed conversion ratio, shown as a diagram.

Introduced in M9 Beef.