Forage Analysis

Basic Nutrient Analysis £30 per sample

Results within 1 working week
Includes: DE (energy/calories); Fibre (NDF and ADF); Ash, Oil, Dry Matter, Crude Protein and an estimate of Sugar*
Price includes an emailed summary report putting the analysis into context
*For those analysing to assess suitability for those requiring diets low in starch and sugar, the WSC analaysis below would need to be added to provide a more accurate idea of sugar content.

Analyses levels of sugar and fructans within a forage sample
Necessary for assessing suitability of forage for those requiring a low sugar forage.
Results within working 10 days
Price includes an emailed summary report putting the analysis into context

Results within 2 working weeks
Uses wet chemistry techniques which can be more accurate than NIRS
Analysis includes: protein, fibre, carbohydrates, moisture, dry matter, digestible energy, crude protein, estimated lysine, acid detergent fibre, neutral detergent fibre, Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (ESC), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC), starch and non fibre carbohydrates (NFC).
Useful for clinical issues such as tying up, laminitis and performance and breeding stock.
Price includes an emailed summary report putting the analysis into context

Results within 2 working weeks
Uses accurate wet chemistry analysis
Includes: Calcium, Copper, Cobalt, Magnesium, Zinc, Sulphur, Phosphorous, Selenium, Molybdenum, Sodium, Manganese, Aluminium, Potassium, Iron, Lead, Chloride, Iodine
Does NOT include basic nutrients – for this order either the Basic or Comprehensive Nutrient analysis
Price includes an emailed summary report putting the analysis into context

Yeast and Mould
Results within 2 weeks
Useful for assessing whether a forage is suitable for performance horses and useful justification for those considering steaming.
Price includes an emailed summary report putting the analysis into context

Briony Witherow MSc RNutr. FHEA PGCERT

Independent Registered Nutritionist

Tel: (+44) 7908 984034