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Tight profit margins and variations in market price make efficiency a top priority for every livestock producer. Our feed testing program aligns your unique production goals with the information needed to create a balanced ration or supplementation strategy for your livestock.
Near-infrared spectroscopy or NIRS testing works by directing near-infrared light onto a sample and measuring the reflected rays to determine concentrations of key nutrients including protein, carbohydrates, and fat. While not available for every type of feed, an NIRS report provides many constituents for a more affordable price than wet chemistry methods.
Consult the chart below to see if NIRS testing is appropriate for your needs. Samples that are not approved for NIRS testing may be tested with traditional wet chemistry methods.
| NIRS Recommended | Wet Chemistry Required |
|---|---|
| Legume Hays | Any Non-Corn Grain |
| Grass Hays | Rations and Mixed Feeds |
| Green Chop | Seeds |
| Fresh Forages | Minerals and Concentrated Feeds |
| Legume/Grass Hay Mixes | Soybean Meal and Other Meals |
| Haylages | Milk and Milk Replacers |
| Small Grain Silages | Liquid Feeds |
| Corn Silage |
This is a popular test with our livestock producers! NIRS testing for your forages is an economical option for determining critical information about your feed with a quick turnaround time.
Near-infrared Spectroscopy is a widely trusted method for analyzing forages, providing livestock
producers with crucial information such as the protein and energy level in forages. This analysis
also provides forage quality indexes, relative feed value and forage quality for determining fair
pricing when buying and selling hay.
We recommend NIRS analysis as a marketing tool for forage producers showcasing high-quality
hay and for livestock producers aiming to optimize supplementation strategies for improved herd
performance.
We’ll test your rations and measure levels of moisture, dry matter, ADF, crude protein, fat and other critical components. If your results show that your feed isn’t supporting optimal animal health, we can help you formulate the correct feed for your livestock.
(Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Fat, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur, Sodium, Molybdenum; Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl; Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE)
Analyzing mixed rations ensures they meet the protein and energy specifications they were
designed for, helping to maintain optimal nutritional balance. Collecting 3-4 samples to evaluate
ration variability can also reveal potential issues in the mixing process.
A consistent, homogenous ration is essential for supporting rumen health, which in turn allows
animals to achieve their genetic potential and deliver peak production performance.
When animals (commonly cattle or horses) eat excess quantities of certain common plants, nitrate poisoning can occur. Nitrate poisoning can cause serious illness or even sudden death of the animal. Testing your feed for nitrates can indicate whether nitrate content is at a safe level for your livestock.
(Moisture, Dry Matter, Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3 -N))
High-nitrate forages can pose serious health risks to ruminant animals like cattle, sheep, and
goats. Nitrate toxicity may lead to severe consequences, including abortions without warning
signs and, in some cases, sudden death in otherwise healthy animals.
Testing for nitrates is critical, especially in nitrate-accumulating forages like sorghum varieties,
oats, millets, and corn stalks. If you test nothing else, make nitrates a priority. Our
comprehensive reports not only indicate relative safety levels but also provide actionable
management recommendations to help you safely utilize high-nitrate forages.
Ask for the F-14 Pet Food – Treat Analysis!
F-14 Includes: Dry Matter, Protein, Crude Fiber and Crude Fat
$34.75
Feed Type |
Mycotoxin |
Individual Price |
Panel Price |
| Corn | Aflatoxin | $26.25 | $140.00 |
| Vomitoxin (DON) | |||
| Fumonisin | |||
| Ochratoxin (On Back Order Until Further Notice) | |||
| Zearalenone (ZEN) | |||
| Trichothecene (T2) | |||
| Sorghum (Milo) Grain | Aflatoxin | $26.25 | NA |
| Soybeans | Aflatoxin | $26.25 | NA |
| Wheat | Aflatoxin | $26.25 | $94.00 |
| Vomitoxin (DON) | |||
| Ochratoxin (On Back Order Until Further Notice) | |||
| Trichothecene (T2) | |||
| DDGS | Aflatoxin | $26.25 | $70.00 |
| Vomitoxin (DON) | |||
| Fumonisin | |||
| Feed (Poultry/Pig) | Aflatoxin | $26.25 | $47.00 |
| Vomitoxin (DON) |
Our professional animal scientist, Rebecca Kern M.S. PAS can help you develop a feeding plan that will support your production goals and address any concerns you may have.
