Feed Conversion Ratio

Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) is a measure used in agriculture and animal husbandry to evaluate how efficiently animals convert the feed they eat into body weight. It is calculated by dividing the amount of feed an animal consumes by the weight it gains. For example, an FCR of 2 means the animal needs 2 units of feed to gain 1 unit of body weight. A lower FCR indicates better efficiency, meaning less feed is needed for growth, which can reduce costs and improve sustainability in livestock production.