The modern alternative to legacy desktop formulation software: Non-linear ingredient modeling, real-time collaboration, AI-powered insights, cost-per-gain & maximum profit optimization, and more.
The spreadsheet was never the source of truth.It just felt like one.
For most nutrition teams, the real formulation tool is a 12-year-old workbook with locked cells, hidden tabs, and a version saved on someone's desktop. DietForge replaces it with a single live workspace.
Before · Workbook workflowManual copies
Nursery_v14_FINAL.xlsxReviewMacros disabledShared by email
All DietsNursery Starter 15–26 lbSwineNursery Mid (7-11 kg)Main Mill15–26lbs
$191/tonFileAnalysisAsk ForgeAIOptimize
IngredientslbsInclusionMin %Max %
Corn (Yellow)900453555
Soybean Meal 48%560282035
Wheat Middlings21010.5014
Choice White Grease482.404
L-Lysine HCl90.4500.55
Total1,72786.4%
Add ingredient...
The takeaway: DietForge does not replace nutritional expertise. It gives teams a clearer, more collaborative way to apply it — without hidden formulas, outdated spreadsheets, or approval processes scattered across different systems.
What makes DietForge different
Built for how nutritionists actually think.
Non-Linear Ingredient Modeling
Phytase, NSPases, proteases follow dose-response curves, not matrix values. DietForge models the actual curve. Small change in math. Meaningful change in margin.
Stochastic Optimization
Corn varies. Soybean meal varies. Stop paying the safety-margin tax. Set your confidence level and find the cheapest diet that probabilistically meets every constraint.
Shadow Pricing & Sensitivity
The single most useful number in formulation — and almost no one sees it. Inline with your diet, in real time. Know exactly what every constraint is costing you.
Real-Time Collaboration
Multi-user editing. Comments. @mentions. Version history. The nutritionist, the mill manager and any other parts work in the same diet at the same time.
Beyond Least-Cost
Optimize for cost-per-gain, IOFC, or maximum profit — not just price per ton. The cheapest diet rarely makes the most money.
ForgeAI — Grounded, Not Generic
Every recommendation is grounded in Species-specific nutrient requirements, K-State, PIC, and peer-reviewed research — not “because the AI said so.” The AI supports your decision-making, while the final judgment stays where it belongs: with the nutrition team.
Swipe to explore→
Multi-species support
One workspace for the species and production systems your team supports.
DietForge brings multi-species formulation into a single modern workspace, with species-specific requirements, life-stage logic, and validation rules designed for professional nutrition workflows.
Swine
Commercial pig production
Poultry
Broilers, layers, turkeys
Dairy
Milk production and calves
Beef
Cow-calf through finishing
Aquaculture
Fish and shrimp programs
Pets
Dogs and cats
Equine
Horses and ponies
Small Ruminants
Sheep and goats
Zoo Primates
Collection nutrition
Vet Recipes
Clinical nutrition workflows
Swipe to explore→
How it works
From ingredients to optimized diet in under 10 minutes.
4 steps · ≈ 8 minutes
01
Select ingredients
500+ preloaded feed ingredients with full nutrient profiles. Add your own. Set min/max constraints.
Corn (Yellow)35%
Soybean Meal22%
Wheat Bran8%
02
Set nutrient targets
50+ nutrients. Species-specific nutrient requirements preloaded by species and life stage.
Lysine1.20%
ME3,340 kcal
03
Optimize your way
Least-cost, cost-per-gain, IOFC, or max profit. One click. Seconds, not minutes.
Max Profit→ ✓
Least-cost
Cost / gain
04
Analyze & export
AI insights, shadow prices, sensitivity, full PDF/Excel reports.
PDF report ready
Excel export
Shadow prices
What nutritionists are saying
Built with the people who use it.
★
"It's the first formulation tool that doesn't feel like fighting the software."
SN
Swine Nutritionist · beta user
★
"Shadow prices inline with the diet. That alone is worth switching."
FM
Feed Mill Manager
★
"Finally, something I can open on my phone during a barn visit."
NC
Nutrition Consultant
DietForge vs. legacy formulation software
An honest comparison.
DietForge
Legacy software
Platform
Browser-based, any device
Windows desktop, single seat
Collaboration
Real-time multi-user
Single user, file swapping
Enzyme modeling
Non-linear dose-response curves
Fixed matrix values
Optimization
Least-cost, IOFC, cost-per-gain, stochastic
Least-cost only
Shadow pricing
Inline, real time
Buried in reports, if at all
AI insights
Grounded in NRC + peer-reviewed
None
Species supported
10 species, unified
1–2, per product line
Update cadence
Continuous
Annual disc / patch
Pricing
30-day Pro trial · Pro $99/mo
$5,000–$30,000 / year
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start with a 30-day Pro trial, then choose the plan that fits.
DietForge is a modern, cloud-based alternative for animal diet formulation. It supports least-cost optimization, nutrient validation, ingredient management, exports, and team collaboration — with a browser-based interface, AI assistance, and shared workspaces built in. Many teams use it alongside or in place of traditional desktop workflows.
DietForge is built for animal nutritionists, feed mill managers, farm managers, and consultants who need to create cost-optimized, scientifically valid diets across multiple species, locations, or clients.
DietForge supports swine, poultry, dairy, beef, aquaculture, equine, small ruminants, pets, zoo primates, and custom veterinary recipes. Swine is the primary focus, with NRC-based support available across the other species.
Yes. DietForge includes validation using Species-specific nutrient requirements, with requirements by species, life stage, and weight range. It also supports minimum, maximum, and ratio constraints so users can formulate with scientific guardrails.
Yes. DietForge includes an optimization engine that finds the lowest-cost ingredient mix while meeting nutritional constraints. Users can also optimize for maximum net energy or a balanced formulation approach, and — depending on plan — for cost-per-gain and income over feed cost.
Yes. DietForge includes a pre-loaded ingredient database, but users can add custom ingredients, mill-specific ingredients, local prices, nutrient values, and version history for full control.
Yes. DietForge supports document import for PDFs and spreadsheets, helping users extract ingredient, pricing, and formulation data with AI-powered assistance.
ForgeAI is DietForge's AI nutrition assistant. It supports the nutritionist's judgment by analyzing formulations, answering nutrition questions, reviewing uploaded documents, and providing guidance grounded in sources such as NRC standards, K-State research, and PIC guidelines — with citations, not black-box answers.
Yes. DietForge uses a multi-tenant architecture with strict data isolation, role-based access control, secure authentication, audit logging, and rate-limited AI and API endpoints.
Yes. Teams can invite users, assign roles such as Owner, Admin, Nutritionist, or Viewer, share formulations, comment on diets, and track activity through audit logs and notifications.
Yes. DietForge supports professional PDF reports and Excel exports, making it easy to share formulations with clients, production teams, or external stakeholders.
DietForge supports English, Turkish, Tagalog, Arabic, and Urdu — including full right-to-left layout for Arabic and Urdu.
Yes. DietForge is responsive and includes mobile-friendly formulation viewing, so users can review diets across devices.
Yes. New users can start with a 30-day Pro trial — no credit card required. After the trial, accounts can continue on the Free plan or upgrade to a paid plan.
Most users start building and reviewing diets quickly because DietForge is designed to feel simpler than legacy desktop tools. Advanced features are available when needed, but the core workflow is built for speed and clarity.
Formulate faster. Compare smarter. Make every diet decision easier to defend.
Join DietForge during beta and help shape the next generation of feed formulation software.
