Planning calculators
Quick purpose-built tools for the most common dairy planning decisions. Each gives you a defensible starting point — always finalise with an engineer.
How to use this page
Free calculators: cubicle counts, parlor sizing, and manure storage.
- Pick a calculator and enter your herd numbers.
- Results update live — adjust inputs to compare scenarios.
- Each tool links to the library article explaining the math behind it.
Ration advisor
Balance a daily ration from the feeds you have for a cow's stage — with the energy & protein gaps to close.
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Cubicle calculator
Estimate cubicle count, dimensions, and barn footprint for a free-stall layout.
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Parlor sizing
See which parlor configurations fit your herd inside your target shift length.
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Manure storage sizing
Slurry volume + suggested lagoon dimensions for your climate and herd.
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