LPSolve
LPSolve is a linear programming package that allows the user to formulate least-cost rations for all classes of livestock. The program comes with a feed library and allows for adjusting both nutrient requirements and supply. LPSolve is free to use. To download a copy of the program, fill out the Invitation form and receive a link to the download.
If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start with mathematics.
— Galileo Galilei
How LPSolve Works
Follow the links below to learn more about LPSolve’s power, simplicity, and ease of use.
The Back Story
Why develop a stand-alone linear program for feed formulation… for calves? Read about the conversation that got the project started.
LPSolve Development
Watch a short video detailing the capabilities of LPSolve to formulate simple least-cost rations for all classes of animals. Click to see the video.