Computer Programs
Farm Management System Computer Program
Guide
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Tests/Applications Record Keeping System
Version 1.5 -
November 1999
Manure Test Screen •
Manure Test Screen - Feed
Manure Test Screen
The Manure Test screen serves a dual purpose. It is used to store test results for samples
used as fertilizer (as shown above), as well as to store test results for samples used as
feed (as shown on the next page). When used as fertilizer, only the elements and compounds
are entered (those in the left column), but when used as feed, only protein, fiber and
nutrient percentages are entered (those in the right column). The measurements units for
dry manure are lbs/ton, but liquid measurements are in lbs/1000 gal. These units change
depending on the Consistency chosen.
Manure Test Screen - Feed
The Manure Test screen on this page shows the values entered for manure used as feed (see
the Used As radio button above the left column). The previous pages screen showed the
values entered for manure used as fertilizer. Note that % Moisture is entered for both
uses.
For the feed components, you can enter in first the Moisture or Dry matter percentage and
have the program fill in the other one by clicking on the button to the right of the entry
that you want it to fill in after you have entered in the first value. You can then enter
in Crude Protein, Acid detergent Fiber, and Total Digestible Nutrients on an As Fed basis,
then click on the DMB button to the right of those entries to have the program convert
those values to Dry Matter basis. Cp, ADF, and TDN should always be stored as Dry Matter
basis values. Of course, you can also just enter in those values directly as Dry Matter
basis values if you have those results available in that form.
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