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Fed Mixes

Description

The Fed Mixes page provides a comprehensive analysis of feed mixes distributed to animals during specific periods. It offers detailed information about ingredients used, quantities distributed, dry matter content, and associated costs. Users can filter by pens, ingredients, and date ranges to analyze specific feeding patterns. The page supports navigation between two primary views: Fed Mixes and Details.

Key Features

Fed Mixes

Main Features

  • Displays all ingredients used in feed mixes with detailed information
  • Shows comprehensive metrics for each ingredient including fresh weight, dry matter, and cost
  • Provides totals at the bottom of each column for quick analysis
  • Supports filtering and hiding options for customized views

Fed Mixes Tab View

Fed Mixes tab view

Filters and Controls

  • Date Range Selector: Select a specific date range to view fed mixes within that period
  • Pen Filter: Filter data by specific animal pens
  • Ingredient Filter: Focus on specific ingredients used in mixes
  • Hiding Options:
    • Hiding Refusals: Toggle to exclude feed refusals from the analysis
    • Hiding Premix Components: Option to hide individual components of premixes

Detailed Feed Information

  • Each row represents an ingredient with comprehensive information:
    • Ingredient: Name of the feed component
    • Fresh (Kg): Total weight of the ingredient as fed
    • Fresh (tonne): Total weight converted to tonnes
    • DM Weight (Kg): Dry matter weight of the ingredient
    • DM Weight (tonne): Dry matter weight converted to tonnes
    • Cost (€): Total cost of the ingredient used in fed mixes

Totals and Summaries

  • Column Totals: Displays sum values for each column:
    • Total fresh weight in kg and tonnes
    • Total dry matter weight in kg and tonnes
    • Total cost of all ingredients
  • Pagination: Navigate through multiple pages of ingredient records when the list is extensive

Practical Use Cases

Feed Cost Management

  • Monitor costs associated with different feed mixes across groups
  • Identify high-cost ingredients and optimize their usage
  • Track cost trends over time by comparing different date ranges

Nutritional Distribution Analysis

  • Ensure each animal group receives the appropriate feed quantity and mix
  • Compare dry matter distribution across different animal groups
  • Monitor the allocation of premium ingredients to high-producing groups

Inventory and Planning

  • Use historical feed usage data to improve inventory management
  • Plan future feed purchases based on consumption patterns
  • Identify seasonal variations in feed usage

Premix Utilization

  • Track the distribution and use of specialized premixes
  • Ensure premixes are allocated to the correct animal groups
  • Monitor the cost-effectiveness of premix usage

Summary

The Fed Mixes feature serves as a powerful tool for analysing feed distribution across different animal groups. With its comprehensive views (Fed Mixes and Details), it enables users to:

  • Track ingredient usage and associated costs
  • Monitor feed distribution across different animal groups
  • Analyse dry matter consumption patterns
  • Optimize feed allocation for improved efficiency and cost management
  • Make data-driven decisions about feed purchasing and distribution

By providing detailed data visualizations and flexible filtering options, the Fed Mixes feature helps farm operations maintain accurate records, optimize feed allocation, and control costs.