Feed Testing allows the farmer to ensure their feeding strategy is optimum
With correct feed the farmer has good production management, management of weight, maintenance or improvement of milk production
Helps to predict the outcome of production in the farming environment
How do I get my feeds tested?
Just collect samples and send them on to FBA Laboratories
Select the different feed types you want to check
See the section on Sampling to be sure you follow the correct process
What FEEDS TEST can I get?
Feed Evaluation
Basic soil test with guidance on crop utilisation based on results Is a set of various chemical processes that determine the amount of available plant nutrients in the soil
Hay Feed Evaluation
Full soil testing for pH, carbon / nitrogen ratio, organic matter, cadmium, chromium, copper zinc, nickel, lead and mercury analysis
with results analysis and usage guidance for standard crops
Haylage Feed Evaluation
Tests for the presence of harmful metals in soils and can help inform safer growing practices that limit contact with soils with high levels of metals
Forage Feed Evaluation
Helps to evaluate soil fertility and overall soil health
Alkagrain
Tests for the combination of Clay/Sand/Silt in a soil sample which helps to evaluate the soil fertility and overall soil health
