03. Creating a Ration Load Recipe

Overview

After creating a Ration in Feedlot Manager, you can generate a detailed Ration Load Recipe that provides precise ingredient amounts for a specific load size. This recipe serves as a practical guide for feed preparation staff, showing exact measurements needed to mix the specified Ration.

Prerequisites

• Access to Feedlot Manager system
• At least one Ration must be created before generating a recipe
• Appropriate user permissions for Feed section access

Steps to Create a Ration Load Recipe

1. Navigate to the Rations Page

1. From the left sidebar, click Feed to expand the Feed menu
2. Click Rations from the submenu options

Screenshot shows the main Rations landing page with existing rations displayed in a table format

2. Access the Ration Calculator

1. On the Rations page, locate the Ration Calculator button in the top right area
2. Click the Ration Calculator button to open the recipe generation modal

3. Configure Recipe Parameters

The Ration Calculator modal will appear with the following options:

1. Ration Name: Click the dropdown to select from your existing Rations

• Choose the specific Ration you want to create a recipe for

2. Load Size: Enter the desired load size in pounds

• This determines the total weight of feed to be prepared
• All ingredient amounts will be calculated based on this load size

Screenshot shows the Ration Calculator modal with Ration Name dropdown and Load Size input field

4. Generate the Recipe

1. After selecting your Ration and entering the Load Size, click the Generate button
2. The system will create a PDF containing your Ration Load Recipe
3. The PDF will automatically display for viewing

Screenshot displays an example Ration Load Recipe PDF showing detailed ingredient breakdown for "01 - Starter" ration at 25000 lbs load size

Understanding Your Ration Load Recipe

The generated PDF includes:

Header Information:

• Date and time of generation
• Selected Ration name
• Specified Load Size

Detailed Ingredient Table:

• Commodity: Lists all feed ingredients (ALFALFA, Fescue Grass Straw, Flaked Corn, Silage, FL 06 RUMAX, etc.)
• % of Ration: Shows percentage composition of each ingredient
• Pounds: Exact weight in pounds for each ingredient
• Pounds (10): Rounded pound values for practical use
• Cumulative Pounds: Running total to verify accuracy

Verification Features:

• Total percentages sum to 100%
• Total Pounds matches your specified Load Size
• Cumulative totals provide double-check accuracy

Important Notes

• Precise Measurements: The recipe provides both exact and rounded measurements for operational convenience
• Load Size Flexibility: You can generate recipes for any load size using the same Ration
• Multiple Recipes: Generate different recipes from the same Ration by changing the Load Size
• Feed Preparation Guide: Use the PDF as a practical reference for accurate feed mixing

Related Articles

• Creating a Commodity
• Creating a Ration
• Managing Feed Operations