The Iowa Beef Center recently updated the Beef Ration and Nutrition Decision Software (BRaNDS), software for beef producers interested in having help balancing rations. Garland Dahlke, Iowa Beef Center assistant scientist, recently completed the update and said the new version is more user friendly and reflects guidelines updated in the recently released "Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle."
"This software will continue to be provided in both Standard and Professional versions," Dahlke said. "For those who already have the existing professional edition, the update will be $50; otherwise, the cost is $525 for new users. For those who have the standard edition, the update is $10 per module, and the complete standard edition will be sold to new customers for $260."
Dahlke said users should note that the professional version now requires Microsoft Excel 2007 or newer installed on a Windows-based computer to operate. The Standard Edition will operate on both Windows and Mac systems running MS Excel.
Source: iastate.edu