Models, Tools, and Guides
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), in collaboration with experts and other organizations, created tools and guides to streamline access to information and insights that support farmer decision-making and program implementation. All tools are publicly available and free to access.
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Python Code
Web-based
Excel Based
Feed Additive Decision Support
Evaluation Tool for Enteric Methane-Mitigating Feed Additives
Support evaluation of anti-methanogenic feed additive (AMFA)
Focus on Safety, efficacy, and trade-offs/benefits
Web-based
Whole Farm GHG Model
FARM Environmental Stewardship (ES) V3
Tool for tracking dairy farm GHG footprint
Based on RuFaSModel
Web-based
Carbon Program Decision Support
Guide to Evaluating Carbon Programs
Helps farmers evaluate carbon market options based on eligibility, flexibility, and commitment.
Highlights key questions to ask
Web-based
Economic Feasibility Calculator for Separated Dairy Manure Solids Transport
Nutrient Choice
Compares the economics of separated dairy manure solids against synthetic phosphorus fertilizer
Determines the precise hauling distance and product specifications at which manure solids become cost-competitive with commercial P fertilizers.
Web-based
Whole-farm model
Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) Model
Open-source whole-farm model.
Supports on-farm decision making through modeling the impact of farm management changes.
Python
Manure Model
Sustainable Manure Management and Impacts Tool (SuMMIT)
Regional-scale analysis
Greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation strategies for dairy manure management
Excel Based