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Precision Feed Management
For Enhanced Cattle Performance

Control your biggest feedlot expense with cattle feeding software that automates ration planning, tracks feed inventory and shrink in real time, and provides clear visibility into cost per head.

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

Inefficiencies In Cattle Feeding That Cost You Daily

Don’t let regular feed losses add up. Strengthen every part of your feeding process by resolving operational gaps with advanced feeding systems for cattle.

Limited Visibility into Feed Costs and Budgeting
Challenge

Untracked feed expenses escalate operational costs without clear insights into budgeting.

Solutions
Challenge

Lack of optimized delivery schedules causes delays, leading to underfeeding or overfeeding scenarios.

Solutions
Challenge

Variations in feed mixing result in inconsistent nutrient delivery, affecting cattle health and growth rates.

Solutions
Challenge

Inconsistent FCR tracking leads to inefficient feed utilization and increased production costs.

Solutions
Challenge

Manual tracking and siloed records make it difficult to monitor feed inventory levels and detect shrinkage, leading to unnoticed losses.

Solutions
Challenge

Maintaining records for regulatory compliance is cumbersome and error-prone when done manually.

Solutions
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Features That Meet Cattle Feeders’ Demands

Tested, refined, and designed around what you need most across feed planning, execution, and usage.

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Precision Ration Formulation

Formulate accurate, pen-specific rations to ensure every animal consistently gets the exact nutrients it needs.

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Feed Inventory Tracking

Monitor feed stock levels across bins and sites to avoid shortages, waste, or overordering.

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Cost Monitoring & Forecasting

Track feed cost per animal or unit, compare supplier rates, and accurately project future feed budgets.

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Feed Bunk Management

Evaluate bunk scores and adjust delivery volumes to provide consistent feeding and reduce leftover waste and refusals.

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User Roles & Task Management

Assign feeding tasks, track progress, and control access with clear role-based permissions and checklists.

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Feed Delivery Scheduling

Plan and assign feed runs based on ration plans, animal needs, and available labor or equipment.

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Compliance & Batch Traceability

Log every feed mix, delivery, and ingredient batch to meet audit, traceability, and safety standards.

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Weighing Systems Integration

Integrate with scales to track feed-to-gain ratios, improving precision in ration effectiveness and performance.

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Offline Mode

Allow feeding tasks and data entry in low-connectivity zones, with auto-sync once connection resumes.

All-in-One Software for Efficient Feedlot Management

Get every load right and keep your feedlot running smoothly with software designed to manage every aspect of modern feedlot operations.

Data-Driven Software for Cattle-Specific Feeding Needs

Ensure precise cattle feed management and performance tracking for consistent results in beef and dairy operations.

Precision Feeding for Beef Herds

Keep beef cattle gaining weight efficiently with accurate rations, real-time tracking, and minimized feed waste.

Key Use Cases

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Optimized Dairy Cattle Feeding

Manage feed costs and ensure balanced rations for high-yield milk production with an advanced cattle feeding software.

Key Use Cases

Expand Your System to Manage Every Part of the Feedlot

Get feedlot software built for real-world efficiency, with modules covering every operational need.

Procurement & Sourcing
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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 cattle feeding software to life, quickly, with results from day one.

1

Operational Assessment & Planning

We begin by understanding your feed routines, inventory setup, roles, and locations, on-site or remotely.

2

System Configuration

Configure pen rations, delivery schedules, batching protocols, and calibrate mixer scales for precise operations.

3

Onboarding & Training

Hands-on sessions ensure that feeding teams, managers, and nutritionists know how to plan, assign, and track tasks.

4

Go-Live & Pen-Level Adoption

Feeding tasks move to digital, rations, schedules, inventory, and confirmations are tracked in real-time using cattle feeding systems.

5

Ongoing Optimization & Support

Once live, you’ll fine-tune plans, improve accuracy, and access reporting tools, with support always on hand.

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 features should I look for in cattle feeding management software?

When choosing software for cattle feeding, focus on features that improve accuracy and operational control. Essential features include pen-level ration planning, real-time delivery tracking, and feed inventory management to prevent shortages or overfeeding. Look for systems that integrate with weighing equipment and provide performance metrics like feed-to-gain ratios.

Feed formulation software for cattle provides clarity on balancing rations, especially when managing both dairy and beef herds. For feeding management of dairy cattle, it calculates the right mix of forages, concentrates, and supplements based on production stage, milk yield, and nutritional goals. For beef operations, feeding systems for cattle focus on weight gain targets and feed conversion efficiency.

Yes, modern feeding software often integrates with IoT-enabled devices to track and optimize feed delivery. Scales on feed mixers and bunk sensors automatically capture feed weights and delivery volumes, syncing directly with the software. This eliminates manual entry errors and provides a live, accurate picture of each pen’s feeding status. Some systems even connect with RFID tags or sensors to monitor individual cattle intake or pen activity.

For operations running across multiple locations, a cloud-based system keeps everything in one place. It easily manages feed schedules, inventory, and performance data without chasing down paper logs. It’s also easier to catch issues early, whether that’s a ration delivery problem or an inventory shortfall, because you have a full view of what’s happening at each location.

Regulations aren’t getting any simpler, but good software makes compliance easier. Feeding systems track exactly what goes into each mix and what’s delivered to each pen. The system also logs batches, delivery times, and quantities, so you’ve got a clear record for audits or inspections.

Tracking FCR is more than numbers; it’s about spotting where feed might be wasted or where performance can be tightened up. Feeding software captures accurate delivery data and pairs it with cattle performance, so you can see how much feed goes into each pound of gain. This lets you adjust rations, flag delivery issues, or shift feeding schedules to improve efficiency.

A good cattle feeding system simplifies inventory tracking by automatically logging what feed ingredients are used in each batch and how much remains in storage. It keeps running totals so managers know when supplies are running low or if there’s an overage. This real-time view helps avoid ordering too much or running short, which can disrupt feeding schedules.

Absolutely. A well-built cattle feeding system isn’t one-size-fits-all. It can scale to support small farms with a few pens or large operations with multiple yards. Whether you’re running a beef feedlot or a dairy herd, the system can be customized to match the operation’s exact needs. This flexibility means the same system can handle varied operations while maintaining accurate tracking and reporting, which is essential for a reliable cattle feeding program.

Feeding software doesn’t work in isolation; it can connect with herd management systems, production records, and even financial platforms. This integration allows for smooth data flow across the operation, from feeding records to animal health and breeding logs. It reduces duplicate data entry and ensures that information like weight gains or ration changes is reflected in other systems.

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