Tag: Tdn formula

Over 100 years ago, the TDN system was developed as a metric for estimating the energy value of feedstuffs, and it remains a commonly used tool in livestock nutrition today. Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) represents the sum of all digestible nutrients within a feed, providing a valuable estimate of the energy an animal can derive from its diet.

According to research, properly balancing livestock rations with metrics like Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) and Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) can dramatically improve animal health and productivity. This guide provides a straightforward breakdown of how to calculate dcp and tdn for effective feed management.