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Optimize Your Procurement Process from Cattle to Feed Purchasing

Digitize every purchasing step from cattle procurement and vendor bids to pen-level inventory control with smart procurement software. Automate POs, log cattle arrivals, and sync sourcing with real-time placement and feeding schedules.

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Trusted feedlot software
experts for 20+ years
Trusted feedlot software
experts for 20+ years

Procurement Gaps Holding Your Feedlot Back

Inefficiencies in sourcing, planning, and deliveries cost you margin. A feedlot procurement management software can keep your feed yard running lean and fast.

Feeder Cattle Shortages Disrupt Supply
Challenge

Reduced feeder cattle supply throws off lot placements, delays projections, and forces last-minute purchases at unfavorable prices.

Solutions
Challenge

Constantly shifting feed prices make it tough to lock budgets, compare vendors, and protect per-head profit margins.

Solutions
Challenge

Incomplete arrival logs make it hard to trace cattle origin, health history, and lot assignments during audits or outbreaks.

Solutions
Challenge

Poorly timed orders leave pens overstocked with waste or scrambling for feed when inventories run dry.

Solutions
Challenge

Unreliable hauls and rising freight costs throw off delivery schedules and disrupt timely feed and cattle arrivals.

Solutions
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Features That Make Purchasing Easier

Handle cattle procurement and other purchasing tasks precisely and timely using software built for modern feedlots.

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Purchase Requisition

Create and track cattle and feed order requests with pen-level detail and automatic approval routing.

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Supplier Management

Maintain vendor profiles, performance history, and contract compliance for trusted feed and cattle suppliers.

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Spend Analysis by Category

Analyze feed, vaccine, and supply expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities per category.

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Contract Management

Manage cattle purchase contracts, feed delivery terms, and vendor SLAs with compliance alerts.

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Inventory-Linked Ordering

Automatically trigger feed and supply orders based on real-time pen inventory thresholds and consumption.

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Batch Tracking & Receiving Logs

Track feed and cattle lot arrivals with pen-specific batch numbers and timestamps.

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Automated Invoicing & Billing

Auto-generate invoices for cattle and feed deliveries, match them to POs, and flag discrepancies before approval.

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Multi-Site Procurement Visibility

Consolidate purchasing data across multiple yards for centralized control and bulk order negotiation.

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Offline Entry & Mobile Access

Record cattle receipts, feed deliveries, and approvals on the go, even with poor connectivity.

Take Charge of Your Feedlot’s Daily Operations Like Never Before

Control your entire feedlot workflow with software designed for seamless task management and tracking.

Your Complete Solution to Manage Every Feedlot Purchase

Manage all cattle and feedlot sourcing tasks efficiently, right down to pen-level details.

Feeder Cattle

Keep your cattle supply accurate with precise tracking and smarter sourcing decisions.

Key Use Cases

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Animal Feed & Inputs

Stay ahead with precise feed procurement and inventory control for healthy cattle growth.

Key Use Cases

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Health & Medical Supplies

Protect your herd with timely, accurate tracking of vital health and medical essentials.

Key Use Cases

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Equipment & Tools

Keep your feedlot running smoothly with efficient equipment purchasing and maintenance.

Key Use Cases

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Modules To Run Day-to-Day Feedyard Operations

Manage pen-level operations and monitor real-time cattle performance with our comprehensive feedlot management software.

Livestock & Lot Management
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Feedyard Management
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Nutrition & Health
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Inventory Management
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Financial Management
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Transportation Management
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Sales & Order Management
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Business Intelligence
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How it Works

See how we bring your feedlot’s cattle procurement and supply sourcing under control with fast, data-driven software.

1

Operational Assessment & Planning

We audit your feedlot’s purchasing cycles and track existing log sheets, pen-level inventories, and vendor handling before defining software scope.

2

System Configuration

We configure rules for cattle receiving logs, feed purchase orders, and cost approvals, matching your exact pen structures.

3

Onboarding & Training

We train yard staff, nutritionists, and managers on creating POs, recording arrivals, and reconciling feed invoices.

4

Go-Live & Pen-Level Adoption

We implement the system live, testing against pen-level movements, actual vendor feeds, and active cattle groups.

5

Ongoing Optimization & Support

We fine-tune workflows post-launch, resolving feed delivery lags, updating ration-linked orders, and refining vendor performance insights.

Folio3 Feedlot Management Solution Architecture

This is how we are empowering feedlots

Get a glimpse into the quantifiable improvement achieved by feedlots using our software.

Advisors Driving Our Innovation

Meet our expert advisors, bringing ag industry knowledge and insights to empower your businesses. Together, we navigate challenges and drive growth.

Harold Birch

Executive Vice President
UnCommon Farms

Jens Kjaer

Ex-Sen. Associate Director
Boehringer Ingelheim

Jerry Flint

Ex Chief Operating Officer
National Pork Board

Jim Schweigert

President
Gro Alliance, LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features to look for in cattle procurement software?

Essential features include order requests by pen, contract, and vendor tracking, real-time receiving logs, and supply planning tools. These help match purchases to placement schedules and avoid supply gaps.

It helps plan feed orders around actual consumption rates, ration formulations, and contract terms. With visibility into supplier performance and price shifts, feedlots can lock in better deals, avoid overbuying, and reduce variability in per-head feeding costs.

ERP integration centralizes cattle purchase data, automates invoicing, syncs inventory with accounting, and improves contract compliance. It reduces manual entry and improves visibility across finance, operations, and supply chain.

Cloud-based software centralizes data across yards, supports multi-site coordination, and simplifies user access as teams grow. It adjusts to expanding order volumes, vendor lists, and approval workflows, without added IT overhead, so feedlots can scale operations without losing control over sourcing, spend tracking, or inventory management.

The software maintains supplier profiles, tracks past performance, and flags contract terms, delivery delays, or cost variances. With this visibility, feedlots can compare bids, hold vendors accountable to SLAs, and negotiate from a position of data-backed strength to secure better feed and cattle purchase deals.

Feedlots should look for features customized to their workflows, like pen-level ordering, cattle contract tracking, and feed inventory integration. Compatibility with existing tools, ease of use for field teams, and mobile access are key. Choose a software that adapts to your scale and supports traceability, cost control, and daily task management.

By aligning feed orders with real-time inventory and consumption data, the software helps avoid overstocking, spoilage, and underfeeding. It also supports vendor analysis to source more efficient, cost-effective inputs, reducing waste and environmental impact while keeping operations tightly aligned with nutrition and performance goals.

While upfront investment varies, feedlots typically see quick ROI through reduced feed waste, fewer procurement errors, and better vendor pricing. Automated tracking and budgeting save time across teams while improving long-term financial control over cattle and feed inputs.

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