Calf Notes Tools
Calf Notes has developed a FREE series of software packages that can monitor, predict, and encourage growth of young calves
Tools available include:
Why “Calf Notes Tools?”
“The toolmakers had been remade by their own tools. They had learned to speak, and so had won their first great victory over Time. Now the knowledge of one generation could be handed on to the next.”
— Arthur C. Clark
The Role of Data
Proper collection and interpretation of data can be the difference between a farm thriving or going out of business. Tools to collect and analyze data are integral to proper decision making.
Optimal Decisions
There is only one ‘optimal’ solution to a feed formulation question. It’s the solution that provides the required nutrients at the lowest possible price. That’s the power of a linear program.
On-Farm Decisions
Well designed tools can allow the user to evaluate feeding practices and can help select those programs that meet farm goals for feed and labor costs, growth, and future cow production and longevity.
“The LPSolve program is so much easier to use compared to Excel Solver. It saves me hours of work.”
Mastuffrk Angela, California
“The NASCalf Tool is a great way to evaluate calf diets wihtin the context of the NASEM model. “
Jessie Arthur, Minnesota
“OsmoCalc is a fine tool for teaching students about the role of osmolality in calf nutrition. It’s simple but effective.”
Mary Leary, Kansas
Welcome to Calf Notes Tools
We hope that our suite of tools to inform and educate calf raisers about young calf nutrition meets your needs!