@conference {40381,
	title = {The importance of physiological measurements in farm animal stress research},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {52},
	year = {1992},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {77-80},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Planned feeding programmes for farm livestock often require the  use of repetitive calculations that vary in complexity. This paper  outlines some of the planning tasks which can be performed using  computerised models. These include: (1) calculation of nutrient  requirements for specific production targets and/or production  achievable from specific nutrient intakes (ii) diet formulation using  linear programming to provide optimum combinations of dietary  ingredients at minimum cost (iii) allocation of pasture to grazing  animals based on functions relating herbage allowance or residual dry  matter to herbage intake and (iv) medium to long-term feed planning  using models that range from simple feed budgets to dynamic whole farm  simulations. The planning applications of computers can be complemented  with monitoring and record keeping software that allow predicted  outcomes to be compared with actual events. Desirable features of  computer software include ease of use, flexibility, capacity to link  with other programmes, and regular revision and updating.  },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Ladewig J and Matthews LR}
}
