🌾 Forage Budget Calculator

A Streamlit app to calculate available grazing days based on forage availability, paddock details, and herd composition.

Features

• Paddock Details: Input paddock area, forage availability, and desired residual dry matter.
• Cattle Management: Add and manage cattle herd details, including animal categories and productivity levels.
• Sheep Management: Add and manage sheep flock details, including animal classes and dry sheep equivalents (DSE).
• Goat Management: Add and manage goat herd details, including weight-based adjustments for DSE.
• Results and Visualization: View total animal equivalents (AE), DSE, daily feed demand, and estimated grazing days. Includes a feed budget visualization chart.

How to Run It Locally

1. Install the requirements:

   $ pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Run the app:

   $ streamlit run streamlit_app.py

3. Open the app in your browser at http://localhost:8501.

How to Use the App

1. Navigate to the Paddock Details tab to input paddock and forage information.
2. Add your herd details in the Cattle, Sheep, and Goats tabs.
3. View the grazing budget results in the Results tab, including estimated grazing days and a feed budget visualization.

Notes

• The app uses standard intake values based on Animal Equivalents (AE) and Dry Sheep Equivalents (DSE).
• Regular monitoring is recommended to adjust grazing plans as needed.

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Forage Budget Calculator | v1.1