Dry matter intake: farm glossary
Dry matter intake (DMI) is the amount of moisture-free feed an animal or group actually eats over a set period, usually per day. It equals the dry matter offered in the trough minus the dry matter left uneaten or lost.
Compiled from open-access scientific sources.
A farm example
An intake estimate subtracts the dry matter left uneaten and lost from the dry matter offered. Dividing that total by the animal count and number of days gives the daily average per animal. Daily intake can be expressed as kg DM per animal per day.
Everyday use
HerdMobile’s ration plan shows amounts calculated from the selected feed values. Dated feed-use records and animal notes help follow the feeding carried out on the farm.
How HerdMobile helps
Bring your animals, feed stocks and farm accounts together on your Android phone. HerdMobile keeps your daily work moving offline: record events, compare feed quantities and follow sales and payments in one place. Use your own feeds and herd information to prepare a ration, then keep a backup file under your control.
