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DSE is used within AgriWebb to calculate your Stocking Rate and grazing load on pasture. DSE is an Australian standard used across AgriWebb for measuring the energy requirements of livestock.
If you do not use DSE as standard for your operation, AgriWebb allows you to select between different animal units. You are able to choose between DSE, LSU and AE. Check out our article on Animal Units to learn more.
The DSE calculation in AgriWebb is taken from Agriculture Victoria government body. 1 DSE is equivalent to a 2 year old 45kg Merino sheep (wether or non-lactating, non-pregnant ewe) at maintenance.
1 DSE = 7.6 MJ ME/day.
The exact ME intake varies and it is important to do your own research regarding your stock and region to determine a more accurate DSE rating. Within AgriWebb this is only a baseline value.
Source for DSE definition:
Updating DSE for livestock
To learn how to update the DSE or other animal units within AgriWebb, please read this article.
More Helpful Links
MLA - Meat Livestock Australia
DPI - Department of Primary Industries (NSW)
Evergraze
Agriculture Victoria