Dry Matter (DM
Dry Matter (DM) removes water content from animal feed and forage, allowing accurate nutritional comparison between wet silages and dry hays on a standardized dry basis.
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💡 Practical Example
100 lbs silage (65% moisture, 8% crude protein As-Fed): Dry Matter % = 100% - 65% = 35% DM. Dry Matter Weight = 100 × 0.35 = 35.0 lbs DM. DM Basis Protein = × 100 = 22.86% DM Basis Protein.
📖 About Dry Matter (DM
Dry Matter (DM) removes water content from animal feed and forage, allowing accurate nutritional comparison between wet silages and dry hays on a standardized dry basis.
To use the Dry Matter (DM) & Moisture Content Feed Calculator, enter your As-Fed Feed Weight, Feed Moisture Content, As-Fed Crude Protein / Nutrient. The calculator instantly computes Dry Matter Percentage (% DM), Dry Matter Weight and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your As-Fed Feed Weight (e.g. 100 in lbs), Feed Moisture Content (e.g. 65 in %), and As-Fed Crude Protein / Nutrient (e.g. 8.0 in %). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Dry Matter % = 100% - Moisture Content %
Dry Matter Weight (lbs) = As-Fed Weight × (Dry Matter % ÷ 100)
Dry Matter Basis Nutrient % = (As-Fed Nutrient % ÷ Dry Matter %) × 100
Worked Example
100 lbs silage (65% moisture, 8% crude protein As-Fed):
Dry Matter % = 100% - 65% = 35% DM.
Dry Matter Weight = 100 × 0.35 = 35.0 lbs DM.
DM Basis Protein = 100 = 22.86% DM Basis Protein.
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