NUTBAL's primary purpose is to provide the livestock industry the means to monitor the nutrient concentration in the animal's diet and determine if the current diet is sufficient to meet performance goals set by the producer. NUTBAL is a decision support system which models crude protein and net energy status of cattle, sheep and goats. This computerized decision aide lets the user enter their herd, environmental conditions, and establish weight performance targets. The information is then coupled with NIRS fecal analysis results from the Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab, (GAN Lab), to produce an animal performance report and a least cost nutrition management plan.
