TW201635913A - Methods of formulating feeds for young animals and methods of feeding same - Google Patents

Abstract

Whole milk and at least one additional nutrient source are admixed to reach a target diet and the amount of each of the admixture components is calculated based on compositional analysis results of the available whole milk, known levels of nutrients in the additional nutrient source, and the dietary target(s) for the young animals. The compositional analysis and admixing may be performed at the location where the young animals are fed.

Description

Method for preparing feed for young animals and method for feeding the same Cross-references to related applications

This application is a continuation of the U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/634,317, filed on Feb. 27, 2015, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Field of invention

The present disclosure is generally directed to a method of formulating a diet for young animals, and more particularly to formulating a liquid quota containing a blend of whole milk and additional nutrient sources in accordance with one or more dietary goals.

Background of the invention

Livestock animals are a commodity and are fed to produce milk and meat. The time it takes for livestock to mature, especially weight gain, is important in assessing whether the animal is ready for milk production or ready for sale. Many feeding systems begin to enhance weight gain when the animal is young and can include feeding techniques before and after weaning. Such techniques may involve providing a milk substitute to an animal that typically mimics the milk produced by the postpartum parent animal in protein, fat and carbohydrate content. The milk substitute can be supplemented with vitamins, minerals, drugs, and other ingredients that may be beneficial to young animals. For example, this can Reduce the age of dairy cows or the age at which lactation begins, thereby reducing the cost of milk production. Increasing livestock weight gain from the early stages can also reduce the cost of producing beef.

Producers are concerned about whether livestock animals receive enough nutrients. When livestock animals refuse to feed, the intake is reduced, which can be problematic from both the point of view of animal health and milk or meat production costs. Differences in animal feed intake affect weight gain rates and ultimately affect body size. Smaller animal systems are more difficult to manage adequately because of their special housing, food and livestock needs.

Although various feeding systems have been implemented to enhance weight gain, such feeding systems have not been optimized for increasing the rate of weight gain and homogeneity of livestock animals from a young age. Accordingly, producers need new ways to increase weight gain and/or increase feeding efficiency to feed young livestock animals and other young animals.

Summary of invention

According to an example, a method of formulating a diet for young animals in a feeding regimen involves analyzing total solids available for whole milk, percentage of total solids in protein, and total solids in fat protein at a site feeding young animals. Level of the percentage of matter, and determining the total milk volume available for feeding to the young animal; identifying a diet to be fed to the young animal, the diet comprising a total solids target and/or fat as a percentage of total solids The target and/or a protein constitutes a total solids percentage target, wherein the target is different from the corresponding level of total solids, fat or protein in the analyzed whole milk. The analysis of the analyzed total milk is used to calculate the incorporation of the available A quantity of at least one additional nutrient source of milk to achieve the at least one goal, and calculating an amount of water that is incorporated into the whole milk to achieve the at least one goal. The calculated at least one additional nutrient source is blended with the amount of water and the whole milk at the location to achieve the at least one target. The blend is fed to the young animal. Along with the timing of the protocol, the compositional analysis result of the available whole milk or an achievable volume of the whole milk is changed such that the calculated amount is dynamically changed.

According to a second example, a method of formulating a diet for young animals in a feeding regimen involves analyzing the total solids available for total milk, protein as a percentage of total solids, and fat protein at a site where the young animals are fed. The level of total solids is determined and the total milk volume available for feeding to the young animal is determined. A diet to be fed to the young animal is identified, the diet comprising a total solids target that is different from the total solids in the analyzed whole milk. The analyzed total milk analysis results are used to calculate an amount of at least one additional nutrient source incorporated into the available whole milk to achieve the total solids target and to calculate the incorporation to achieve the total solids target This is the amount of water that can be obtained from whole milk. The calculated at least one additional nutrient source is blended with at least a portion of the amount of water and the available volume of the whole milk at the location to achieve the total solids target. The method may further involve feeding the blend to the young animal. Along with the timing of the protocol, the compositional analysis result of the available whole milk or an achievable volume of the whole milk is changed such that the calculated amount is dynamically changed.

According to a third example, a method of formulating a liquid feed for a group of calf calf nutrient solutions involves receiving a composition that achieves full milk The results of the analysis, wherein the composition analysis results include at least two of: total solids, protein as a percentage of total solids and fat as a percentage of total solids, density, added water or lactose; An amount of an additional nutrient source of milk to achieve a diet target comprising at least two targets selected from the group consisting of total solids, protein as a percentage of total solids and fat as a percentage of total solids, or lactose, and The additional nutrient source comprises one or more of the following: a first generation dairy product, an extender, a fortifier, or an equalizing agent; and mixing the calculated excess nutrient source with the available whole milk to achieve the diet The goal, wherein, with the time course of the protocol, the compositional analysis result of the obtainable whole milk or the obtainable portion of the available whole milk is changed, so that the calculated amount is dynamically changed.

In additional or alternative examples, the at least one target comprises a total solids target, a fat as a percentage of total solids target, and a protein as a percentage of total solids, and at least one of the targets is different from the Corresponding levels of total solids, fat or protein in whole milk. In such instances, the at least one additional nutrient source can be a first additional nutrient source having an increased fat content and a second additional nutrient source having an increased protein content, such that the first nutrient source is compositionally different The second nutrient source, and the calculated portion of the at least one additional nutrient source comprises a portion of each of the first nutrient source and the second nutrient source. In some cases, the additional nutrient source is a milk substitute.

In an additional or alternative example, the analysis step uses an ultrasonic analyzer.

In an additional or alternative example along with the second example, the target may further include a fat percentage target for total solids and/or a protein target for total solids percentage. In this case, the at least one additional nutrient source can include a first additional nutrient source having an increased fat content and a second additional nutrient source having an increased protein content, wherein the composition of the first nutrient source is different from the first A source of two nutrients, and wherein the calculated portion of the at least one additional nutrient source comprises a portion of each of the first nutrient source and the second nutrient source. In some cases, the additional nutrient source is a milk substitute.

In an additional or alternative example, the animal nutrient requirements in the regimen vary with the schedule of the regimen such that the diet is dynamically altered.

In additional or alternative examples, the additional nutrient source comprises an extender with a blend of protein and fat.

In additional or alternative examples, the additional nutrient source includes a fortifier with a blend of vitamins and minerals.

In additional or alternative examples, the additional nutrient source comprises an equalizer with a blend of protein and fat, wherein the protein level is different from the fat level.

In an additional or alternative example, the number of calves in the group of calves changes with the schedule of the scheme such that the amount of the blend is dynamically changed.

1000‧‧‧ computer system

1010‧‧‧Feed quota computer tools

1011‧‧‧Database

1012‧‧‧ processor

1013‧‧‧ display

1014‧‧‧ Input device

1015‧‧‧Network

1016‧‧‧User device

According to some examples, Figures 1-9 provide an exemplary firefly of a specific example Screen shots that can be used to display information about calculating feed quotas or target diets for young animals.

According to some examples, Figure 10 provides a block diagram of a computer system for calculating a feed quota or target diet for a plurality of young animals and displaying the information on a visual display.

Detailed description

Overview

The methods of formulating liquid diets and feeding liquid diets of the present disclosure can be applied to young animals such as calves, lambs, baby goats, other young ruminants, piglets, other young livestock animals, ponies, young zoo animals and Young companion animals. In addition, the young animals can be fed individually or collectively. At the beginning of life, young animals rely solely or heavily on liquid diets to deliver the nutrients needed for survival, maintenance, and/or growth. In the case of livestock animals including ruminants, the young animal eventually withdraws from the liquid diet and ingests solid feeds such as forage and grain. Prior to weaning, the animal can take a substantially liquid diet while ingesting the feed, such as a starter feed. The present disclosure is applicable to formulating liquid diets for young animals prior to weaning and during weaning. It has been found that liquid diets that take into account the nutrients contained in whole milk fed to young animals, as well as the nutrients contained in milk substitutes, extenders, equalizers and/or fortifiers, provide the goal of achieving desired animal performance in young animals. Way.

In the previous manner, young animals separated from their mother at birth were fed a milk substitute as a nutrient until the animal was weaned. Milk substitutes typically contain a blend of protein and fat that mimics the female milk of the species. Such milk substitutes are conventionally known as traditional milk substitutes and they generally contain less than 25 percent dry weight protein and are fed at conventional settings, for example, at a rate of about 1.5 pounds per head per day, based on dry weight. . Most traditional milk substitutes contain whole-milk proteins that are typically derived from cow's milk. Some traditional milk substitutes contain non-milk proteins from other sources.

In other modes, the young animals in the settings are fed with a high potential milk substitute that typically contains at least 25 percent dry weight protein, which may be from milk proteins, non-milk proteins or non-lact proteins and milk proteins. Available in combination. Fully potential milk substitutes are routinely used to enhance the setting of feeding, for example, at a rate of about 1.6 pounds per head per day, based on dry weight.

In each of these prior modes, the young animal is supplied with a feed for the young animal, which is a solid feed containing a mixture of grains and nutrients, allowing the animal to ingest the feed at will. The uptake rate of young animal feed is generally lower during the first few weeks of life and gradually increases with lactation as the animal naturally transitions from a full liquid diet to a solid diet containing forage and grain. The young animal feed may contain from about 18 to about 22 percent crude protein, may be organized, granulated, and/or administered.

In still other ways, the young animals are fed whole milk and supplied to the young animal feed. According to the present disclosure, the use of a whole milk feeding system means that the milk is a liquid milk that maintains its natural liquid state. This is a feeding system in which the animal is fed a recombinant dairy product (e.g., a milk substitute), wherein the milk powder is rehydrated using water. This is also relative to young animals by sucking lactating animals. Take milk. In its initial state, the whole milk system is tailor-made for young animals, generally without additives, such as milk substitutes, equalizers, extenders and fortifiers. Although whole milk is generally derived from the same animal species ingesting the whole milk, this is not an element of the disclosure. Most commonly, young animals are fed whole milk derived from dairy cows, although the young animals may be calves (for example, eventually develop into cows, bulls or beef cattle), but other young animals, such as the wider class of young ruminants Ingestion of whole milk before weaning. Whole milk can generally be of two different types: saleable milk and non-saleable milk, including hospital milk.

The milk that can be sold is suitable for the sale of milk for human consumption, but the producer chooses to feed the young animal. For example, the saleable milk can be a healthy whole milk obtained from cattle before being shipped to the processing plant. The saleable milk can also be a combination of skim milk, 1% low fat milk, 2% low fat milk, 4% low fat milk or the like from the retailer, wholesale supplier or processing plant, as a short-lived A homogeneous milk on the due date. When the marketable milk is in the producer's premises, the milk can be mixed, meaning that the total solids, fat and protein levels of the milk are unknown.

Non-saleable milk may include squeezed milk, or milk that has exceeded its shelf life but is otherwise edible and has been removed from the retail end. The producer can obtain the extruded milk via the shipment that delivers the dairy product. The extruded milk can be mixed when the container is placed in a pressurized chamber that crushes the container and collects milk (hence the term "extrusion milk"). Other types of non-saleable milk may include milk that has been found to have violated residue or has not passed other checks, such as a lower freezing point, after having left the farm but mixed at the milk processing facility. Hospital milk system is not for sale It is not suitable for human consumption of milk. It may include colostrum, transitional milk, milk from mastitis, milk treated with antibiotics, ie milk from animals treated with antibiotics, or milk with high somatic numbers.

In previous ways in which young animals were fed whole milk, the producer added a fixed amount of fortifier to ensure that the young animal ingested the vitamins and drugs needed to grow and maintain health. However, the young animal diet tends to have a variable nutrient content, and the fortifier helps to ensure that the young animal remains healthy until the animal is weaned. This way of feeding young animals can be problematic for the overall growth of the animal and the ability to thrive in adulthood.

Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a method for tailoring a diet for whole-fed young animals by calculating a feed for young animals comprising a blend of whole milk and additional nutrients incorporated at a particular level. A quota to feed the young animal with a target diet. This method is used to deliver a fixed level of total solids and nutrients, such as fats and proteins. The method can be carried out during the daily feeding schedule of the young animal or animal, and the steps of the method can be performed frequently with the schedule of the program, such as daily; every other day; or several times a week, for example, twice a week. Times. The feeding regimen can be continued until weaning or until the animal is weaned, which can be about 8 weeks after birth, or when the animal is no longer ingesting a diet containing whole milk, the regimen can be stopped. Furthermore, the formulation and feeding method can be carried out at a location where the young animals are fed, such as on a farm, on a pasture or in a research facility.

Formulated feed composition and exemplary method for feeding young animals

The method involves determining the total milk composition to be fed to a young animal. The composition may include total solids and fat present in the whole milk (for example, fat accounted for Percentage of total solids), protein (eg, protein as a percentage of total solids), density, added water, and/or lactose (eg, lactose as a percentage of total solids). Some of the composition of whole dairy products can be known, such as whole milk produced by dairy cows on farms that are to feed young animals.

In other approaches, the composition of the whole milk is unknown, such as when the whole milk system is delivered in bulk or when the whole milk system is mixed from several sources. For example, non-sellable milk can be provided as a mixture of defatting, 1%, 2%, and/or 4% milk, resulting in a variable fat content and a variable protein to fat ratio. In another example, the hospital milk can be mixed such that the whole milk contains colostrum (eg, containing about 25 percent total solids), fresh milk (eg, containing about 18 percent total solids), and/or A blend of milk produced during normal lactation (for example, containing about 12.5 percent total solids). Again, the water used to flush the line may contact the milk stream. Thus, the whole milk can have a variable total solids content of from about 7 to about 15 percent. Accordingly, in some examples, the whole milk composition is estimated or measured using an electronic analyzer using ultrasonic waves, refraction, near infrared spectroscopy (NIR), or the like, and combinations thereof. The analyzer measures total solids, fat, protein, density, added water and/or lactose present in the whole milk. In some ways, the baseline chemistry can be used additionally or alternatively for compositional analysis. In some preferred forms, the electronic analyzer is present at a location that feeds young animals and thus may be referred to as a farm analyzer. In particular, the use of analytical methods in the feeding of young animals allows the producer or dietitian to understand the composition of the whole milk that can be obtained at any given time, and to use feeds that are tailored to the source of additional nutrients and target young animals or animals. quota. In addition or alternatively, the electronic component The analyzer may preferably be a refractometer suitable for estimating total solids using a brix scale. Additionally or alternatively, the electronic analyzer may be more preferably an ultrasonic analyzer. Such analyzers collect milk samples (for example, in an ultrasonic chamber), prepare a milk sample for analysis (for example, by heating), and deliver an ultrasonic pulse to the milk, the pulse being coupled by communication to Sensor sensing of the microprocessor. The sensor senses temperature and time readings based on the ultrasonic pulse transmitted through the milk to correlate the reading with the actual total solids, fat, protein, density, added water, and/or lactose in the sample. The results of the analysis can be displayed on a separate analyzer, printable, stored, or used for further calculations or analysis, and/or can be displayed on a display screen communicatively coupled to the analyzer, such as specifically programmed to receive the results of the analysis. computer. Figures 2-3 discussed in this discussion depict an exemplary user interface that can be used to display test results.

The whole milk composition can be compared to a diet target identified as a young animal. The diet target generally includes the liquid nutrient volume of each animal to be fed daily, as well as the target total solids and nutrient content to be fed to the animal on a daily basis. For example, each animal can be fed a liquid volume of about 1.5 to 3.5 liters per feeding, and the total volume can be delivered once a day, or can be provided two to three meals a day or more (for example, when the animal is used automatically) When feeding the feeder, up to 10 meals a day). Based on dry matter, the diet target can be formulated to provide the animal with a daily liquid feed containing from about 0.50 pounds to about 3.0 pounds of total solids based on dry matter, including but not limited to dry Based on the substance, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2.0, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75 or 3.0 pounds of total solids per animal per day. In some Preferably, the diet target may comprise at least about 1.0 pounds of total solids per animal per day until it is as long as weighed, or more preferably at least about 1.5 pounds per animal per day, based on dry matter. At the beginning of the weaning and until the young animal is weaned, it is preferred to have at least 0.75 pounds of total solids per animal per day. Total solids may contain nutrients such as fat, protein, lactose and ash.

In some examples, the target diet may comprise from about 10 to about 17 percent total solids based on dry matter, including but not limited to 10-14, 11-14, 12-14, 10 based on dry matter. -15, 11-15, 12-15, 10-16, 11-16, 12-16, 11-17, 12-17, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17 percent total solids Things. For example, for a lactating animal, the target total solids may be about 10-11 percent based on the dry matter; for pre-pregnized animals, the target total solids may be about 12-14 percent based on the dry matter; To enhance the feeding setting, the target total solids may be about 15-17 percent based on dry matter.

The target protein content may be from about 20 to about 26 percent total solids based on dry matter, including but not limited to about 20-25, 20-24, 20-23, 20-22, 21 based on dry matter. -26, 21-25, 21-24, 21-23, 22-26, 22-25, 22-24, 23-26, 23-25, 24-26, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Or 26 percent protein as a percentage of total solids.

The target fat content can be from about 16 to about 25 percent total solids based on dry matter, including but not limited to about 16-24, 16-23, 16-22, 16-21, 16 based on dry matter. -20, 16-19, 16-18, 18-25, 18-24, 18-22, 18-20, 20-25, 20-24, 20-22, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 or 25 percent of the fat as a percentage of total solids.

The diet target can be selected or identified based on the growth goals that the producer or dietitian has for the young animal(s). For example, in a traditional setting, young animals can be fed at a lower feeding rate, causing the animal to grow in size and weight nominally. In another example, in the boost setting, the young animals can be fed at an increased feeding rate to achieve an increase in size and weight. According to a particular aspect of the present disclosure, the young animal can be fed with a selected protein and fat level and a ratio of selected whole milk to additional nutrients, with the result that the young animal ingests the young animal feed at an increased rate to achieve improvement. Performance, such as improved feed intake, increased size, and/or weight gain. According to this aspect, each fed diet targets about 0.75 lbs. total solids, and the protein comprises from about 24 to about 26 percent of the total solids and the fat comprises from about 18 to about 22 percent of the total solids; at least about 0.50 lbs. The total solids are derived from whole milk and the rest are derived from additional sources of nutrients such as high protein content formulas or equalizers.

Based on the alignment of the total milk composition with the diet target, one or more additional nutrients can be identified for combination with the whole milk. The additional nutrients may contain protein, fat, lactose, other solids such as ash, vitamins, minerals, drugs, or combinations thereof. The additional nutrients may be in powder or liquid form and may be suitable for incorporation into an aqueous solution. In some preferred forms, the additional nutrient is in the form of a powder. This additional nutrient may be contained in a formula, an extender, a fortifier or an equalizer. In some instances, the formula may act as an extender and/or as a leveling agent. For example, containing 20% protein and 20% of total solids A percentage fat formula can be used as an extender, and a formula containing 25 percent protein and 10 percent fat of total solids can be used as a balance. The proteins in the formula may all be milk proteins, plant-based proteins or combinations. The fat in the formula may be derived from milk, lard, tallow, vegetable oil or a combination.

The extender typically adds a similar or equivalent level of nutrients (e.g., nearly equal or equal amounts of fat and protein) to a whole milk-based animal diet. The extender may contain from about 20 to 22 percent total protein solids including, but not limited to, 20, 21 or 22 percent protein and from about 18 to about 20 percent fat total solids including, but not limited to, about 18, 19 or 20 Percentage of fat. Fortifiers typically add vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and/or drugs to animal diets, but usually provide a relatively small amount for the purpose of increasing the volume. Equalizers typically add volume and balance the nutrients of the whole dairy-based animal diet. For example, when it is desired to increase the protein level relative to the fat level to achieve the target diet, the equalizer may contain more protein than fat to achieve the target feeding level, such as 26% protein and 20% fat total solids. Things. The equalizer contains from about 23 to about 25 percent total protein solids, including but not limited to about 23, 24 or 25 percent protein, and from about 7 to about 10 percent total fat solids, including but not limited to about 7, 8. 9, or 10 percent fat, and generally contains different aliquots of such nutrients. In an alternative embodiment, the equalizer may contain relatively more fat than the protein. Some dietitians may try to provide a formula that attempts to mimic whole milk, where protein and fat are 26% and 31%, respectively, based on dry matter. In other cases, the formula may have the same Equal to the percentage of fat in the protein, for example, based on dry matter, a 24-percent protein with a 24% fat formula or slightly higher, such as 22% fat and 20% protein. In extremely cold climate feeding, producers or nutristers can choose to feed with a very high fat, such as 20 to 25 percent of the formula, so that the animal receives additional energy. In warmer climates, you can feed a formula with a lower fat content, for example, 16 to 20 percent. In case the known milk source contains very low levels of fat, it is advantageous to supplement the milk powder or liquid with a high fat powder. For example, if the farm has sufficient supply of liquid whey or skim milk, such feed will require additional fat. In some examples, a fortifier may be present in the extender and equalizer.

A specific example of a diet target of about 0.75 lbs of total solids per serving, protein with about 24 to about 27 percent total solids, and fat of about 20 to about 23 percent total solids continues, additional nutrients may be available The amount of whole milk obtained is calculated on a baseline basis. When the whole milk accounts for about 2/3 of the total solids in the liquid diet (for example, 0.5 lbs per feed), and the analysis determines that the whole milk contains about 27 percent solids of protein and about 29 percent of total solids fat, The additional nutrient accounts for about one-third of the liquid diet (for example, 0.25 lbs per feed), and the total nutrient with about 24 percent protein and about 7 percent fat in the form of a balance or formula can be associated with the whole milk. Mixing to achieve the diet goal. In some instances, a protein:weight ratio of 1.0 or greater can additionally be used in the calculation of the diet target.

The foregoing examples do not address the total solids level, the total milk level, and the additional nutrient source or the solids level derived therefrom in the blend. For example, based on dry matter, the total solids level for each feeding can be about From 0.50 pounds to about 3.0 pounds, including but not limited to 0.50, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2.0, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75 or 3.0 pounds of total solids. The total milk in the blend may comprise from about 20 to about 90 percent of the blend (including but not limited to 20-30, 20-40, 20-50, 20-60, 20-70 or 20-80 percent), From about 30 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 30-40, 30-50, 30-60, 30-70, or 30-80 percent), from about 40 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 40-50, 40- 60, 40-70 or 40-80 percent), from about 50 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 50-60, 50-70 or 50-80 percent), or from about 60 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 60 -70 or 60-80 percentage). The solids from the whole milk in the blend may comprise from about 20 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 20-30, 20-40, 20-50, 20-60, 20-70 or 20-80 percent), From about 30 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 30-40, 30-50, 30-60, 30-70, or 30-80 percent), from about 40 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 40-50, 40- 60, 40-70 or 40-80 percent), from about 50 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 50-60, 50-70 or 50-80 percent), from about 60 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 60- 70 or 60-80 percent), about 70 to about 90 percent (including but not limited to 70-80 percent) or about 80 to 90 percent total solids. Conversely, solids from additional nutrient sources can balance the total solids in the blend, for example from about 10 to 80 percent in the blend (including but not limited to 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40 -50, 50-60, 60-70, 10-30, 20-40, 30-50, 40-60, 50-70, 10-40, 20-50, 30-60, 40-70, 10-50 , 20-60, 30-70, 10-60, 20-70, or 10-70%) total solids.

The extra nutrients needed to achieve the animal's diet goals can be combined with full milk and water. When the solids density of the blend exceeds the target of the diet At the solids content, water helps to achieve the desired volume. Mixing can occur on a daily basis, such as once daily, twice daily, or three times daily, and can be based on the number of times a young animal receives a daily feeding. Before or after mixing, the whole milk can be sterilized (for example, using farm low temperature sterilization) or the milk can be sterilized again if previously sterilized (for example, when the extruded milk is used for the diet).

Since the composition of the available whole milk may vary, the composition can be periodically analyzed so that it can be adjusted while blending to achieve the desired food target(s). For example, the milk composition can be analyzed each time a full milk delivery is received. Additionally or alternatively, the milk composition can be periodically analyzed with the time course of the feeding regimen, such as daily; every other day; or several times a week, for example, twice a week.

In addition, the volume of whole milk that can be obtained may change, resulting in the need to reformulate the liquid diet of young animals to achieve the target diet. The desired retrievable volume may vary based on the number of young animals ingesting the liquid diet, the volume of milk received for delivery, and/or the availability of hospital milk. In a particular example, the number of young animals ingesting the liquid diet, or their volume requirements, may vary on a daily basis. For example, animals starting the weaning period may need to feed less daily, compared to the previous day; divorced animals may no longer need whole milk-based diets; and/or young animals may die or can be set in the group feeding In management, it may be removed from the feeding program. When milk is delivered to the farm, the volume of milk can vary depending on availability. The volume of hospital milk can vary depending on the number of cows that produce hospital milk daily. Thus, when some liquid diets can contain 90% or more of whole milk, The volume of available whole milk for feeding young animals may vary depending on availability and may be as low as 20-30 percent; recalculating the liquid diet may therefore be performed periodically. This recalculation ensures that the animal continuously receives the nutrients needed to reach the target growth target. Moreover, in some cases, there may be a short period of time during which the whole milk may not be obtained, and young animals may need to ingest a liquid diet that is only a formula or a combination of other equalizers, extenders or fortifiers. In this case, the animal continues to benefit from formulating the target diet with the same total solids, fat and protein when the diet contains whole milk, and once the whole milk system is available, the whole milk can be seamlessly restored into the Target diets, while delivering fixed solids and nutrient levels throughout the program.

The blend of whole milk and additional nutrients prepared in accordance with the present disclosure can be fed to young animals periodically prior to weaning. Blends can be delivered to young animals in a conventional manner, including the use of buckets, feeding bottles or automatic feeders. The young animal feed can be delivered in a conventional manner. The young animal feed may contain from about 18 to about 22 percent crude protein, may be organized, granulated, and/or administered. A typical form of the starter is tissueization and granulation. The organized starting feed is made from readily identifiable whole grains and also contains pellets containing minerals, vitamins and proteins. The granulated starting feed is a compact compressed ground feed which, when used, is preferably a fine powder having a lower level.

Further continuing with a specific example of a blend containing about 0.75 lbs. total solids feed target, a protein with about 24 to about 27 percent solids, and a fat of about 20 to about 23 percent solids per feed, Young animals, especially calves, have been found twice daily during weaning and during weaning Ingestion of the admixture once a day can result in an increase in the initial feed level of the ad libitum. The increased initial feed intake may be an increase in the initial feed intake in the diet as a percentage of total dry matter (eg, a combination of dry matter from the blended solids and the dry matter of the starting feed) , an increased average daily feed intake, an increased overall dry matter intake, and/or an increased daily dry matter intake until the young animal is weaned, compared to a young animal that only feeds the formula, And/or compared to young animals that are fed only whole milk. Previous examples of diets with improved performance do not target specific total solids, fats, and protein levels of the target diet; young animals, such as calves, fed a blend formulated in accordance with the present disclosure may be increased until divorced The total dry matter percentage has a starting feed intake of at least about 10 percent or about 15 percent compared to a young animal fed only a formula, and/or at least about 5 percent compared to a young animal fed only whole milk . Feeding a young animal of the present disclosure blend, such as a calf, until the milk can increase the average daily starting feed intake by at least about 30 percent or about 35 percent compared to the young animal fed only the formula, and / Or at least about 15% or 20% compared to young animals fed only whole milk. Young animals, such as calves, fed a blend of the present disclosure may increase overall dry matter intake (by ingesting both the starting feed and the blend) and/or daily dry matter intake of at least about 15 The percentage or about 20 percent is compared to a young animal fed only with a formula, and/or at least about 10 percent compared to a young animal fed only whole milk.

Young animals may experience improved performance due to the ingestion of the blend according to the present disclosure and the increased level of feed for young animals. For example, ingesting roots A blend of the present disclosure and a starting animal, such as a calf, may increase the average daily gain by at least about 15 percent or about 20 percent compared to a young animal fed only with a formula, and/or At least about 3 percent compared to young animals fed only whole milk. Additionally or alternatively, a young animal, such as a calf, may gain at least about 15 or about 20 percent, compared to a young animal fed only with a formula, and/or at least about 3 percent compared to a whole milk only Young animals. Additionally or alternatively, a young animal, such as a calf, may increase the height of the buttocks by at least about 15 or about 20 percent, as compared to a young animal fed only with a formula, and/or at least about 3 percent compared to feeding only Milk young animals.

Furthermore, the improved performance can be extended to after weaning, and the ingestion of the admixture according to the present disclosure and the increased level of the young animal feed can cause the animal to experience an increased average daily increase after 28 days or more of the lactation. Heavy with increased hip height.

It is believed that the ingestion of the blend according to the present disclosure with the animal feed of the young animal does not experience a negative health impact.

When non-saleable milk, such as hospital milk, is used in combination with equalizers, extenders and/or formulas, the cost per gain and/or weight can be significantly lower than the cost of using only the formula or only the saleable milk. cost. Even when the animal is fed a blend of whole milk and formula and supplied to the starting feed for free consumption, the height and/or weight per gain cost is the same or more, the increased initial feed intake and the resulting Weight and height gains improve overall animal management as animals can mature faster, multiply faster, reach slaughter weight faster, or a combination of these. In addition, after the incremental and total starting feeds Animals with multiple functional rumen have been shown to have a smoother and healthier transition into the population fence.

According to additional examples, calculating the total amount of whole milk and other nutrients used to combine to achieve the target total solids, fat and/or protein levels of the blend involves the use of known ingredients for obtaining whole milk and additional Nutrient sources and known volumes of whole milk can be obtained and the total milk volume to be combined with additional nutrients and water is resolved to achieve the target(s). For example, using a computer to calculate the blend content, the computer can receive target solids, fats, and/or proteins from a user for feeding a young animal or animal. The target(s) may be based on feeding the target of the young animal and may provide a target range (eg, full potential feeding and/or improved per gain cost). The target can be expressed in a range such that the total solids, protein and/or fat levels calculated for the blend fall within the target range. In some examples, the computer repeatedly calculates various levels of whole milk and additional nutrients until the calculation falls within the target range(s).

For known variables, in terms of obtaining whole milk, the computer can receive total solids, solids non-fat, protein, fat, lactose, added water, or a combination of known levels from the user, and The available volume of whole milk, and / or the total milk volume to be fed each time. In some instances, the input of whole milk can be divided into different types of whole milk (such as saleable, skimmed milk, 1%, 2%, 4%, or hospital milk) along with corresponding known levels. The known level can be an analysis result from an electronic analyzer that can be input to a computer by a user or that can be communicatively coupled to the analyzer.

For known variables of additional nutrient sources, proteins, fats, total solids, or combinations are known to be received into a computer. This composition can be known by analysis or labeling. The information may be input by the user or the computer may be communicatively coupled to a library of nutrient sources with a known known composition.

Other known variables that can be input to the computer can include, but are not limited to, the number of young animals, the weight of the young animals, or the average weight of a group of young animals, and the number of daily feedings and the volume of each feeding can be received from the user. Since one or more of the aforementioned known variables may change periodically, updates may be received periodically, such as daily; every other day; or several times a week, for example, twice a week.

Using the received known variables and the target(s), the computer can calculate the amount of whole milk, additional nutrients, and optional water for blending to achieve the target(s). Each of the blend components can be displayed on an image display (see, for example, Figures 6 and 7 of the present description). For example, the display information may include whole milk (for example, by type, if more than one type can be obtained for blending) and the volume calculated for the blend (for example, in quarts, liters, or gallons), for blending. The source of nutrients calculated by type and weight (eg, lbs. or kg.), and the volume of water required to achieve the target(s) in the blend. Additional nutrients may additionally or alternatively be shown as additional nutrient bags for blending whole milk and/or water. For example, if a 250 lbs. formula is needed to achieve the target blend, and the weight of each bag of the formula is 50 lbs., the number of bags of the formula can be displayed as 5. Moreover, when the blend is mixed in a limited capacity batch mixer, when the total blended amount exceeds the batch mixer capacity, the blended component can be divided In multiple batches.

According to a specific example, there are about 13% total solids (+/- 0.5%), about 19 to 22 percent total solids fat, and about 25 to 27 percent total solids protein and 1200 gallons of blending. The target diet of the object can be entered into the computer as a target. Whole milk can be obtained, for example, 1100 gallons for a given cycle, fat content with 2.21% or 18.2% total solids, 3.5% or 28.9 percent total solids protein content, and 12.11 percent total solids; a formula, which has a fat and protein content, such as about 5 percent total solids protein, and about 44 percent total solids fat can be fed; and a second generation dairy product with fat and protein content, such as Approximately 26 percent of the total solids protein and about 6 percent of the total solids fat can be received by the computer. Using known variables, the computer can calculate the number of gallons of whole milk used for blending, the number of pounds of each formula, and the number of gallons of water to achieve this goal. In this case, 1112 gallons of available whole milk can be blended with 158 pounds of first-generation dairy with high fat levels and 21 pounds of second-generation dairy with high protein levels to achieve 13% total solids and 26.0% of the total solids protein and 21.1% of the total solids fat, meaning that the total solids, fat and protein each fall within the target range. Additional water was added to reach a final volume of 1200 gallons and a 13 percent solids target.

In the foregoing examples, the computer system calculates a total milk volume that is less than the available volume for blending with additional nutrients to achieve the target(s). In this case, the retained whole milk can be used for the next day of blending or feeding.

The computer may additionally or alternatively display the results in the following: daily And/or the volume of the mixture to be fed to each animal per feeding; the volume/parts to be mixed in the batch method; and/or the result may be in an alternative unit (for example, SI or metric units, such as grams) /kg with liters) display.

When the known variable changes over time (for example, next day or next full milk delivery), the computer can be updated with new values, such as new fat, protein, solids, non-fat, total solids, lactose in whole milk. , added water, or combination; can obtain the total milk volume; the composition of the additional nutrients; and / or the number of young animals to be fed, can be repeatedly calculated to achieve the same (multiple) goals, but using whole milk and extra nutrients Different blends.

The exemplified computer can use the following formula to solve the actual percentage solids of the blend: actual percentage solids = ((per gallons of whole milk x 8.6 x total solids percentage of whole milk) + pounds of first generation dairy + first The number of pounds of the second generation of milk)) / ((all gallons of milk x 8.6) + the number of pounds of the first generation of dairy + the number of pounds of the second generation of milk + (number of gallons of water x 8.34)); The pounds per gallon of milk (which may vary depending on the amount of fat and temperature); and 8.34 is the pounds per gallon of water.

To achieve the target final total solids percentage, the formula can resolve the total number of gallons of milk, the number of gallons of water, and the number of pounds of the first and second generation dairy products, due to the known total solids level of the formula. The known total solids level with whole milk is obtained, for example, using an electronic analyzer (for example, an analyzer located on a farm).

Solving the percentage of fat in the blend as a percentage of total solids The exemplary practice can be based on the following formula: percentage of final fat = ((pounds of first generation dairy x percentage of fat in first generation dairy) + (pounds of second generation dairy x percentage of fat in second generation dairy) + (All milk gallons x 8.6 x (percentage of fat in whole milk / 100)) / ((all gallons of milk x 8.6 x total solids percentage) + first generation of dairy pounds + second generation dairy Pounds); 8.6 is the pound/gallon of whole milk (which may vary depending on the amount of fat and temperature).

To achieve the target final fat percentage, the formula can solve the total number of gallons of whole milk and the number of pounds of the first and second generation dairy products, due to the known fat levels in the formula and whole milk, for example, using electrons. The analyzer gets.

An exemplary method for solving the percentage of protein in the blend as a percentage of total solids can be based on the following formula: percentage of final protein = ((pounds of first generation dairy x percentage of protein in first generation dairy) + (second generation) Pounds of dairy x percentage of protein in second-generation dairy) + (calorie of whole milk x 8.6 x (% protein in whole milk / 100))) / ((all gallons of milk x 8.6 x total solids) Percentage) + pounds of first generation dairy + pounds of second generation dairy; 8.6 is pounds per gallon of whole milk (which may vary depending on fat content and temperature).

To achieve the target final protein percentage, this formula solves the number of gallons of whole milk and the number of pounds of the first and second generation dairy products, due to known protein levels in the formula and known proteins in whole milk. The level, for example, is obtained using an electronic analyzer.

An exemplary method for solving the volume of water to be added in the blend can be based on the following formula: number of gallons of water = (target volume - gallons of whole milk) - ((first generation dairy pounds + second generation dairy) Pounds) /13); where a 13 lbs. formula is assumed to replace a gallon volume; however, this number is variable depending on the composition of the additional nutrients (such as fat, protein, and lactose).

While the foregoing illustrates first and second generation dairy products in blends, other additional nutrients including equalizers, extenders, and/or fortifiers may additionally or alternatively be used to achieve the target(s) and Calculated in a similar way. Furthermore, one or more of the above formulas may be based on modifications such as whether other nutrient sources with fat and/or protein are used in the blend. Providing two or more nutrient sources with different nutrient contents and ratios is preferred for blending with whole milk. For example, when whole milk contains low fat content, for example, less than 2% or about 16% dry matter, one with high fat content (for example, 30 to 40% fat) and high fat to protein ratio (for example, each The nutrient source of the protein for 5 to 10 parts of fat) can be used to increase the fat content relative to the protein content; when the whole milk contains a relatively low protein content, for example, about 2.5 percent or more or about 20 percent of the dry matter, Nutrient sources with high protein content (for example, 30 to 40% protein) and high protein to fat ratio (for example, 5 to 10 parts of protein per fat) can be used to increase protein content relative to fat content; Nutrient sources can be used in combination to simultaneously balance the total solids content of the blend.

When the volume to be ingested by each animal is known, it can be calculated Total solids, protein and fat. For example, when the animal is in a 96 ounce (3 US quart) volume per feed and the total solids content of the blend is 13 percent, the total solids weight is 13.44 ounces (.13 x (8.6 lbs./). Gallons / 4 quarts / gallon) x 3 quarts) or 0.84 lbs. When the fat content is 21% total solids, the weight of fat taken is 2.82 ounces (.21 x.13 x (8.6 lbs. / gallon / 4 quarts per gallon) x 3 quarts) or 18 lbs. When the protein content is 24% total solids, the protein intake per feeding is 3.2 ounces (.24 x.13 x (8.6 lbs. / gallon / 4 quarts / gallon) x 3 quarts) or .20 lbs. . Even when the whole milk composition is altered, the young animal can ingest a consistent diet by targeting the total solids, fat and/or protein content of the animal fed daily or per feed, even if a uniform volume is provided When milk is used, it will cause the animal to take up the total solids, fat and protein levels that may be altered.

1-9 provide exemplary screen shots of a specific example of a user interface that can be used to display information regarding the calculation of a feed quota or target diet for a plurality of young animals, according to some examples. Referring to Figure 1, the animal list illustrated by the screenshot shows the different groups of young animals to be fed, the number of young animals per group, the feeding volume of each animal, and the number of feedings per animal per day. The animal distribution and feeding volume in this figure represents a typical herd where young animals, such as calves, start at a lower feeding rate (Group 1), for example, twice a day, 2 quarts per feeding. It is then increased to a larger volume (Group 2), for example, twice a day, 3 quarts per feeding; then reduced to a smaller volume and fed once daily during weaning (Group 4).

Referring to Figure 2, the screen shots illustrate a list of milk that can be obtained for whole milk. The list of milk can be obtained from the hospital's milk and from the saleable tube The extra milk of the line is predetermined, which can be selected for addition to the diet. The whole milk is dispensed into individual feedings and can be equally distributed or proportioned as desired. The desired solids are selected by the user according to the animal's feeding target. The total solids present in the available whole milk can be estimated by refractometer or measured using an ultrasonic device. Referring to Figure 3, the screen shots list a number of whole milk sources, their available volumes, and their protein and fat content, which can be used in blends to be combined with additional nutrient sources. These components can be estimated or input to actual values by an ultrasonic analyzer or refractometer, for example.

Referring to Figure 4, the screenshot shows the settings that can be used to calculate the feed quota or target diet. The setting can include a target solid for calculating the level of the blend component. The setting of the fortifier can be used to distribute the fortifier to each feeding by the percentage and strength of the fortifier. In addition, you can enter the mixer size for batch mixing. The screenshot of Figure 5 lists additional settings and includes fields for inputting nutrient content of additional nutrients, such as fat as a percentage of total solids and protein as a percentage of total solids. Other settings may include the cost of whole milk and extra nutrients and the average weight of young animals.

Figure 6 illustrates a screenshot of a mixed chart showing the pounds, gallons or quarts of each component and the batch summary for each feed blend. The blending chart can be based on the target(s) selected for the plurality of young animals (eg, input to the total solids, fat, protein of the user interface as illustrated by the schema) with known parameters (eg, input to The view of the user interface for the number of young animals to be fed, the number of feedings, the volume to be fed, the volume of whole milk available, the total solids available for total milk and additional nutrients, fat and protein) . Figure 7 screenshots for all Each of the batches of blended components exemplifies the portion of each batch of inclusions and may be particularly useful in larger herd settings. Although Figures 6 and 7 list equalizers and fortifiers for blending with water and whole milk, the blending chart may additionally or alternatively list other sources of nutrients.

Figure 8 illustrates a screenshot of a total solids analysis plot for each calf fed daily according to a group based on calculated blends. The analysis additionally shows the total milk composition, which allows the user to compare the final blend composition to the total milk composition. In Figure 8, the final blend contains a lower protein to fat content and a higher protein to fat ratio than a whole milk only available blend. For example, the blend may contain a protein to fat ratio greater than one. In traditional and enhanced feeding settings, this may be desirable when the feeding standard is to increase the intake or feed of dry feed (such as starting feed). Figure 9 is a screen shot showing an analysis of the fat and protein levels fed per feeding and the cost per day and the daily herd cost per day.

According to a further example, the portion of the animal that is expected to gain weight may use only the dietary intake of the blend (eg, total solids ingested, pounds of fat and protein) or combined with the starting feed along with the child(s) The weight or average weight of the small animal, as well as the ambient temperature, are predicted (for example, the temperature at a suitable temperature for the newborn calf is about 50-78 °F, and about one month is about 32-78 °F, below the lower limit. This causes the calf to consume energy to maintain its body temperature, resulting in a reduction in the predicted gain. Conversely, when the ambient temperature exceeds the upper limit, the calf must consume energy to maintain its body temperature. Because the present disclosure provides a means of delivering a consistent nutrient level to a young animal through the blend, animal weight gain can be predicted more accurately.

In some embodiments, the weight or average weight of the young animal can be used to calculate the nutrient level to be fed to the young animal, for example, when the nutrient is beneficial to the animal in certain ranges per unit animal weight, and in that position Outside the quasi-range may lose benefits or be harmful to animals. This may be the case for certain fortifiers, such as application enhancers or formulas.

In some ways, the cost per unit of whole milk (eg, per liter or 100 lbs.) and the cost per unit of additional nutrient source can be entered based on the type, wherein the user compares the cost of feeding different blends, tracks the cost of feeding, Track feed costs per unit weight or height gain, and more.

As illustrated, the calculated serving size can be mixed and the blend is fed to a young animal.

In view of the foregoing, the method aspects of the present disclosure can be implemented using a computer or computer component, such as a processor and a memory. For example, analysis of whole milk can be performed using a computerized analysis device that includes sensor components for sensory sensing and correlation sensing information, which can be used as input to a computer for formulation or re-application. Formulate diets, such as feed quotas for young animals such as calves. The dispensing computer can be embodied in software and/or hardware, and the computer processor can execute instructions for receiving and analyzing the input and reconfiguring the feed quota based on the received and analyzed data. Accordingly, aspects of the present disclosure may be provided as a computer program product, or software, which may include a data storage unit provided as a non-transitory machine readable medium having stored instructions, which may be used to specifically program a computer system ( Or other electronic device) for processing in accordance with the present disclosure. The computer system(s) may be specially configured with sensors for analyzing whole milk and/or may form a receiving derivative Information on the detector and instant knowledge of the composition of the whole milk to deliver the target diet to the young animals. The computer system(s) may include a portable device such as a smart phone, tablet or laptop. Non-transitory machine readable media includes any mechanism for storing information in a form (eg, software, processing application) that can be read by a machine (eg, a computer). Non-transitory machine readable media may be taken, but are not limited to the following forms: magnetic storage media (eg, flexible magnetic disks, video cassettes, etc.); optical storage media (eg, CD-ROM); magnetic-optical storage Media; read-only memory (ROM); random access memory (RAM); erasable programmable memory (such as EPROM and EEPROM); flash memory; Accordingly, the method provided in the present invention can be implemented on a computer system communicatively coupled to other computer systems, and/or in a computer network having a processing unit, a memory storage unit, a communication unit, and a communication link. Implemented on.

By way of example and not limitation, FIG. 10 provides a block diagram of a computer system 1000 for receiving information necessary for calculating a feed quota or target diet for a plurality of young animals and displaying information on a visual display. The system 1000 includes a feed quota computer tool 1010 with a database 1011, a processor 1012, a display 1013, and an input device 1014 (such as a keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or remote control). In some examples, the feed quota computer tool 1010 can be one or more computers specifically programmed as described herein. In some aspects, the system 1000 can be communicatively coupled to the communication network 1015 to enable a plurality of user devices 1016 to input user input content and receive information selected from the expected ejection performance of the system 1000.

In the present disclosure, several method steps can be specifically programmed The device can read the instruction set or software implementation of the diet used to calculate the blend of whole milk and additional nutrient sources. Furthermore, it is understood that the particular order or hierarchy of steps in the disclosed method is an example of a sample mode. In other embodiments, the particular order or hierarchy of method steps may be rearranged while still remaining within the disclosed subject matter. The appended method request items present elements of the various steps in the same order, and are not necessarily limited to the particular order or hierarchy presented.

As used herein, for example, the term "about"-modifies the amount, concentration, and range of components used in the compositions that illustrate the specific examples of the present disclosure - referring, for example, to the manufacture of a compound. Typical measurement and operating procedures for compositions, concentrates or formulations; uncentered errors via such processes; possible through manufacturing, source or purity differences, and approximate considerations of the starting materials or ingredients used to carry out the process The number of changes that have occurred. The term "about" also encompasses differences in the amount of parts due to aging of a formulation or mixture having a particular initial concentration, as well as differences in the amount of the mixture due to mixing or processing of the formulation or mixture with a particular initial concentration. In the case of modification by the term "about", the scope of the patent application enclosed in this case includes the equivalent amount of the quantity.

Similarly, it should be understood that in the foregoing description of the specific embodiments, various features are categorized in a single specific embodiment in order to consolidate the disclosure and help to understand one or more of the various aspects. However, such methods of revealing content should not be construed as reflecting the intent of the claims to require more features than those explicitly recited. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, the inventive aspects are less than all of the features of a single specific embodiment disclosed above, and Each of the specific examples described may contain more than one inventive feature.

It is believed that the present disclosure and its attendant advantages are to be understood by the foregoing description, and it is apparent that various changes in form, construction, and configuration may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosed application. The form described is merely illustrative, and the following patent claims are intended to cover and include such variations.

Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to the specific embodiments, it is understood that the specific examples are illustrative and the scope of the disclosure is not limited thereto, and variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. More generally, specific examples in accordance with the present disclosure have been described in the context or specific embodiments. The functionality of the various embodiments of the present disclosure may be separated or combined in blocks or illustrated in different nomenclature. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the following claims.

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A method of formulating a diet for young animals in a feeding regimen comprising: analyzing a total solids available for obtaining whole milk, a percentage of total solids in protein, and a percentage of total solids in fat at a site where the young animals are fed Leveling and determining the total milk volume available for feeding to the young animal; identifying a diet to be fed to the young animal, the diet comprising at least one target selected from the group consisting of: a total solid target, a fat accounted for Total solids percentage target or a protein as a percentage of total solids target, wherein the at least one target is different from the corresponding level of total solids, fat or protein in the analyzed whole milk; analysis using the analyzed whole milk As a result, an amount of at least one additional nutrient source for incorporation of the available whole milk is calculated to achieve the at least one goal; calculating an amount of water for incorporation of the available whole milk to achieve the at least one a target at which the calculated at least one additional nutrient source is blended with at least a portion of the amount of water and the available volume of the whole milk to Going to the at least one target; and feeding the blend to the young animal, wherein, with a time course of the scheme, the compositional analysis result of the whole milk or the available volume of the whole milk is changed Make the place The calculated amount is dynamically changed. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one target comprises a total solids target, a fat to total solids percentage target, and a protein to a total solids percentage target, and wherein at least one of the targets is different from the Total solids in whole milk, protein as a percentage of total solids or fat as a percentage of total solids. The method of claim 2, wherein the at least one additional nutrient source comprises a first additional nutrient source having an increased fat content and a second additional nutrient source having an increased protein content, wherein the composition of the first nutrient source is different from The second nutrient source, and wherein the calculated portion of the at least one additional nutrient source comprises a portion of each of the first nutrient source and the second nutrient source. The method of claim 3, wherein at least one of the first nutrient source or the second nutrient source is a generation of dairy. A method for formulating a target diet for young animals in a feeding regimen comprising: analyzing a total solids available for obtaining whole milk, a percentage of total solids in protein, and a percentage of total solids in fat at a site where young animals are fed a level, and determining the total milk volume available for feeding to the young animal; identifying a diet to be fed to the young animal, the diet comprising a total solids target that is different from the analyzed whole milk Total solids in the medium; using the analytical results of the analyzed whole milk, the calculation is used to incorporate the Obtaining a quantity of at least one additional nutrient source of the whole milk to achieve the total solids target; calculating a quantity of water for incorporation of the whole milk to achieve the total solids target; Calculating at least one additional nutrient source blended with at least a portion of the amount of water and the available volume of the whole milk to achieve the total solids target; and feeding the blend to the young animal, wherein The compositional analysis result of obtaining whole milk or an achievable volume of the whole milk varies with the time course of the scheme, so that the calculated amount of the batch dynamically changes with the time course of the scheme. The method of claim 5, wherein the analyzing step uses an ultrasonic analyzer. The method of claim 5, wherein the diet further comprises at least one of a fat percentage target of total solids or a target of percentage of total solids. The method of claim 7, wherein the at least one additional nutrient source comprises a first additional nutrient source having an increased fat content and a second additional nutrient source having an increased protein content, wherein the composition of the first nutrient source is different from The second nutrient source, and wherein the calculated portion of the at least one additional nutrient source comprises a portion of each of the first nutrient source and the second nutrient source. The method of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first nutrient source or the second nutrient source is a generation of dairy. The method of claim 5, wherein the animal nutrient requirement in the regimen changes with the schedule of the regimen such that the diet is dynamically altered. The method of claim 5, wherein the additional nutrient source comprises an extender with a blend of protein and fat. The method of claim 5, wherein the additional nutrient source comprises a fortifier with a blend of vitamins and minerals. The method of claim 5, wherein the additional nutrient source comprises an equalizer with a blend of protein and fat, wherein the protein level is different from the fat level. The method of claim 5, further comprising calculating a predicted portion of the weight increase of the young animal by ingesting the blend, wherein the predicted portion is a volume of the blend to be ingested, the young animal Weight or average weight and ambient temperature are calculated. A method of formulating a liquid feed for a group of calf calf nutrient solutions, the method comprising: receiving a compositional analysis result of obtaining a whole milk, wherein the composition analysis result comprises at least two of: total solids, protein, total Percent solids and fat as a percentage of total solids, density, added water or lactose; calculate an amount of an additional nutrient source for incorporation of the whole milk to achieve a diet target, which includes At least two objectives from the following: total solids, protein as a percentage of total solids and fat as a percentage of total solids or lactose, and the additional nutrient source comprises one or more of the following: a generation of dairy, an extender, a fortifier ,or An equalizing agent; and mixing the calculated amount of additional nutrient source with the available whole milk to achieve the dietary goal, wherein, with a time course of the protocol, the compositional analysis result of the whole milk can be obtained or A achievable portion of the whole milk is subject to change, such that the calculated amount is dynamically changed. The method of claim 15, wherein the additional nutrient source comprises a high-fat dairy product and a high protein formula, the high protein formula having a composition different from the high-fat dairy product, and wherein the calculated additional nutrient The portion of the source comprises a portion of each of the high fat formula and the high protein formula. The method of claim 15, wherein the number of calves in the group of calves changes with the schedule of the scheme such that the amount of the blend is dynamically changed.