The Purchase webpage provides detailed purchase and licensing information for all available nutrition models and analytical tools, including pricing under Student, Limited (faculty/educational), and Flexible (commercial/consulting) licenses. It outlines special academic volume licensing options, bundle discounts for select model combinations, and clear definitions of each license type and eligibility requirements for faculty and students. The page also explains misuse policies, accepted payment methods through PayPal, and offers a contact form for inquiries related to pricing, licensing, and access.

Purchase Information

The table below lists the current prices (in U.S. dollars) for each software model under our Student, Limited (faculty/educational), and Flexible (commercial/consulting) licensing policies. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Applicable Federal and/or State taxes may apply.

Academic Volume Licensing (Limited License only). For educational purposes only (i.e., academic use), large volume purchase is available at 10% of the faculty price per computer license for multiples of 100 computers. Send your inquiry about this option using the form below.

Table of Prices
  Student Limited License (Faculty – Educational Use) Flexible License (Commercial / Consulting Use)

Ruminant Nutrition System (RNS)*

$ 250

$ 500

Model Evaluation System (MES)

$ 150

$ 300

Cattle Value Discovery System (CVDS)

$ 250

$ 500

Large Ruminant Nutrition System (LRNS)*

$ 200

$ 400

Small Ruminant Nutrition System (SRNS)*

$ 150

$ 300

Area & Time Above & Under the Curve (ATAUC)

$ 150

$ 300

Gas Production Fitting System (GasFit)

$ 100

$ 200

GnG1 Degradation and Passage Models

$ 100

$ 200

Meal Criterion Calculation (MCC)

$ 150

$ 300

Hay Game

NDF kd Calculator (NDFkd)

Beef Cattle Nutrient Requirements Model (BCNRM)

Beef Cattle Body Composition Model (MCCGC)

* SPECIAL BUNDLE DISCOUNT: (1) RNS is $ 200 when purchased with LRNS and/or SRNS. (2) RNS is $ 250 for users with previous paid LRNS and/or SRNS registration.

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License Definitions

  • Student License
    • Free with valid proof of academic enrollment
    • License is valid only during active enrollment
    • Expires upon graduation
  • Limited License (Faculty – Educational Use)
    • Intended strictly for teaching and academic instruction
    • Software must be installed and used only on university-owned computers
    • Consulting or commercial use is not permitted under this license
  • Flexible License (Commercial / Consulting Use)
    • Permits use for commercial, consulting, extension, contract research, and private industry applications
    • Also allows use for education and training without restriction

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Eligibility

  • Faculty
    • Faculty requesting a Limited License (Educational Use) must submit appropriate documentation verifying their academic appointment. Approved faculty qualify for a 50% discount relative to the Flexible (commercial) license price.
    • If a faculty member intends to use the software for any commercial or consulting purpose, a Flexible License at full price is required.
  • Students
    • Students must submit valid proof of academic enrollment (e.g., university ID, transcript, or official confirmation letter).
    • Eligible students should submit their request through the Register web page to obtain their registration code.
    • No payment is required for student licenses.

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Misuse Policy

Any use of a Student or Limited (Faculty) license for consulting, contract research, extension, or commercial purposes constitutes a violation of the licensing agreement and may result in immediate license termination without refund, retroactive billing at the Flexible license rate, and permanent revocation of access.

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Payment Options

All purchases should be completed through PayPal using the secure checkout provided below. PayPal accepts major credit cards and bank debit cards, and a PayPal account is not required. If PayPal payment is not feasible for your institution, please submit an inquiry using the form below, and we will gladly assist you as soon as possible.

Ruminant Nutrition System (RNS)*

License options

Model Evaluation System (MES)

Prices in USD

Cattle Value Discovery System (CVDS)

Types of Licenses

Large Ruminant Nutrition System (LRNS)*

License options

Small Ruminant Nutrition System (SRNS)*

License options

Area and Time Above and Under the Curve (ATAUC)

License options

Gas Production Fitting System (GasFit)

License options

GnG1 Degradation and Passage Models

License options

Meal Criterion Calculation (MCC)

License options

* SPECIAL BUNDLE DISCOUNT: (1) RNS is $ 200 when purchased with LRNS and/or SRNS. (2) RNS is $ 250 for users with previous paid LRNS and/or SRNS registration.

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Inquiries

If you have any questions regarding licenses, pricing, payment, or access, please submit your inquiry using the form below. We will respond as soon as possible.

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