Cost effective feeding strategies can help increase net profit, but the nutritional requirements must still be met. The cost of feed can determine which strategy is best because when feed costs are high it is best to use a strategy to maximize feed efficiency, but when feed costs are low it is better to use a strategy to maximize average daily gain. Increasing fat percentage increases feed efficiency, but also increases feed cost, so a 3:1 corn to fat ratio should be maintained to be cost effective. Alternative ingredients such as DDGS and crystalline amino acids can help lower costs, but should be used in moderation and with an upper limit. Additives like phytase and Pyrolean can improve feed efficiency, and  multiplying expected percent improvement multiplied by average cost of diet can determine what amount keeps the feed cost effective. If a barn markets on a fixed weight then focusing on a feed efficiency strategy is better; whereas, a fixed date marketing strategy suits maximizing average daily gain. Other management strategies including split sex feeding, phase feeding, and the form of feed chosen can be altered. The various dietary ingredient and management strategies can help keep feed cost effective, and nutritionally adequate.