Horse feed (Dry matter per day)
Calculate Horse feed instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Horse feed
Horse weightkg
Dry matter, % of body weight%
Concentrate share%
Hay dry matter%
Dry matter per day
10kg
Hay as fed
9.1kg
Concentrates (DM)
2.0kg
Forage, % of body weight
1.60%
More about: Horse feed (Dry matter per day)
What it calculates
The “Horse feed (Dry matter per day)” calculator computes Dry matter per day in kg from 4 parameters: horse weight (kg), dry matter, % of body weight (%), concentrate share (%), hay dry matter (%).
A handy everyday calculator for daily tasks.
Example calculation
With parameters Horse weight = 500 kg, Dry matter, % of body weight = 2 %, Concentrate share = 20 %, Hay dry matter = 88 % the result is 10 kg (NRC 2007; values for a horse at maintenance or light work).
How to use
- Enter horse weight, dry matter, % of body weight, concentrate share and hay dry matter — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Dry matter per day (kg) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is Horse feed (Dry matter per day) calculated?
The Horse feed (Dry matter per day) calculator computes Dry matter per day (in kg) from horse weight, dry matter, % of body weight, concentrate share, hay dry matter. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Horse feed (Dry matter per day) calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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