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Here are a few we’d recommend:

NIRS – Forages

$19.50 USD

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. Results can be obtained in minutes at half the cost of the equivalent wet chemistry test! 

This analysis measures the following:

  • Moisture
  • Dry matter
  • Crude protein
  • Acid detergent fiber (ADF) & amylase treated neutral detergent fiber (aNDF)
  • Ash
  • NDFD48
  • IVTDMD48
  • Fat
  • Lignin
  • Non-fiber carbohydrates (NFC)
  • Starch
  • Ethanol soluble carbohydrates (ESC) & water soluble carbohydrates (WSC)
  • Calculations given for relative feed value (RFV), relative forage quality (RFQ) & beef cattle energy values (TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl)
  • Horse Energy Value: DE (calculated upon request)

F-9. Nitrate Testing

$13.75 USD

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))

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F-10. Beef Cattle Rations

$43.50 USD

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)

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Here are some other Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS analysis) package options:

Saves you time and money! See if NIRS testing is available for your feed type (see chart)

NIRS – Corn Silage

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Ash, NDFD48, IVTDMD48, Fat, Lignin, Non-Fiber Carbohydrates (NFC), Starch, Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (ESC), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)
Calculated: Relative Feed Value (RFV)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl)

$19.50 USD

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Here are some other Wet Chemistry Analysis package options:

F-1. Protein

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein)

$14.00 USD

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F-2. Protein & Beef Energy

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl;
Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE)

$22.25 USD

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F-3. Protein, Beef Energy & Minerals

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), 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)

$37.25 USD

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F-4. Protein, RFV & Minerals

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur, Sodium, Molybdenum
Calculated: Relative Feed Value (RFV)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl
Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE)

$46.00 USD

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F-5. Protein & RFV

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF)
Calculated: Relative Feed Value (RFV)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl
Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE)

$30.75 USD

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F-6. Protein & Minerals

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur, Sodium, Molybdenum)

$29.25 USD

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F-7. Liquid Feed Supplement

(Moisture (Karl Fischer), Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur, Sodium, Molybdenum)

$40.50 USD

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F-8. Mineral Package

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur, Sodium, Molybdenum)

$23.75 USD

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F-10. Beef Rations

(Recommended for Beef Rations
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)

$43.50 USD

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F-11. Proximate Analysis
(recommended for poultry feeds & novel/unique feedstuffs)

(Recommended for swine ingredients
Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Fat, Ash
Calculated Upon Request Swine Energy Values: GE, DE, ME)

$37.50 USD

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F-12. Swine Ingredients

(Recommended for swine ingredients
Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Fat, Ash
Calculated Upon Request Swine Energy Values: GE, DE, ME)

$35.75 USD

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F-13. Swine Diets

(Recommended for swine ingredients or diets
Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Fat, Ash, Starch
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl
Calculated Upon Request Swine Energy Values: GE, DE, ME, NE)

$61.75 USD

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F-9. Nitrate

(Moisture, Dry Matter, Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3 -N))

$13.75 USD

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Here are some other NIRS + Wet Chemistry Combo Package options:

Any wet chemistry analysis can be added to NIRS packages.

NIRS

+ Nitrates ($26.50 USD)

(Recommended for nitrate accumulating species (Ex. Cane, Sorghum, Oats, etc.). NIRS package with Nitrate (NO3 -N) added. )

+ Minerals ($34.50 USD)

(Recommended for designing mineral supplementation programs.
NIRS package with F-8 Minerals added.)

+ PH ($23.00)

(Recommended for ensiled forages to ensure proper fermentation.
NIRS package with pH added.)

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Feed & NIRS Analysis

Updated January 1, 2024. All prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in USD.

Download the Feed & Forage Analysis Prices

Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
  LEGUME, GRASS & HAYLAGE $19.50
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Heat Damaged Protein (HDP), NDF Insoluble Protein (NDICP), Insoluble Protein, Soluble Protein, Acid
Detergent Fiber (ADF), amylase-treated Neutral Detergent Fiber (aNDF), Ash, NDFD48, dNDF48, IVTDMD48, dNDF30, IVTDMD30, Fat, Lignin,
Non-Fiber Carbohydrates (NFC), Starch, Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (ESC), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)
Calculated: Relative Feed Value (RFV) Relative Forage Quality (RFQ)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm, NEg, NEl Calculated upon request: Dairy Cattle Energy Values: TDN, ME, NEm , NEg,NEl Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE, Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC)
 
  MIXED SPECIES HAY & FORAGES $19.50
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Heat Damaged Protein (HDP), NDF Insoluble Protein (NDICP), Insoluble Protein, Soluble Protein,
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), amylase-treated Neutral Detergent Fiber (aNDF), Ash, NDFD48, dNDF48, IVTDMD48, Fat, Lignin, Non-Fiber
Carbohydrates (NFC), Starch, Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (ESC), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)
Calculated: Relative Feed Value (RFV) Relative Forage Quality (RFQ)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, ME, NEm, NEg, NEl Calculated upon request: Dairy Cattle Energy Values: TDN, ME, NEm, NEg, NEl Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE, Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC)
 
  NON-BRASSICA COVER CROPS $19.50
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Heat Damaged Protein (HDP), NDF Insoluble Protein (NDICP), Insoluble Protein, Soluble Protein,
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), amylase-treated Neutral Detergent Fiber (aNDF), Ash, NDFD48, dNDF48, IVTDMD48, Fat, Lignin, Non-Fiber
Carbohydrates (NFC), Starch, Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (ESC), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, ME, NEm, NEg, NEl
 
  CORN SILAGE & UNFERMENTED CORN SILAGE $19.50
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Heat Damaged Protein (HDP), NDF Insoluble Protein (NDICP), Insoluble Protein, Soluble Protein,
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), amylase-treated Neutral Detergent Fiber (aNDF), Ash, NDFD48, IVTDMD48, dNDF48, IVTDMD48, dNDF30,
IVTDMD30, Fat, Lignin, Non-Fiber Carbohydrates (NFC), Starch, Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (ESC), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, ME, NEm, NEg, NEl Calculated upon request: Dairy Cattle Energy Values: TDN, ME, NEm, NEg, NEl
 

All Prediction Models from NIRS Forage and Feed Testing Consortium.

Use wet chemistry analysis for feedstuffs not eligible/listed for NIRS analysis.
All prices are in USD.

Feed Analysis: Wet Chemistry
F-1 PROTEIN $14.00
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein  
F-2 PROTEIN AND BEEF ENERGY $22.25
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl;
Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE
 
F-3 PROTEIN, BEEF ENERGY, AND MINERALS $37.25
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), 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
 
F-4 PROTEIN AND RFV $46.00
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur, Sodium, Molybdenum
Calculated: Relative Feed Value (RFV)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl
Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE
 
F-5 PROTEIN AND MINERALS $30.75
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF)
Calculated: Relative Feed Value (RFV)
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl
Calculated upon request: Horse Energy Value: DE
 
F-6 PROTEIN AND MINERALS $29.25
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur, Sodium, Molybdenum  
F-7 LIQUID FEED SUPPLEMENT $40.50
  Moisture (Karl Fischer), Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur, Sodium, Molybdenum  
F-8 MINERAL PACKAGE $23.75
F-9 NITRATE $13.75
  Moisture, Dry Matter, Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3 -N)  
F-10 BEEF RATIONS $43.50
  Recommended for Beef Rations
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
 
F-11 PROXIMATE ANALYSIS $37.50
  Recommended for poultry feeds and novel/unique feedstuffs
Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Crude Fiber, Fat, Ash,
Calculated: Nitrogen Free Extract
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl
Calculated Upon Request Poultry Energy Value: MEn
 
F-12 SWINE INGREDIENTS $35.75
  Recommended for swine ingredients
Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Fat, Ash
Calculated Upon Request Swine Energy Values: GE, DE, ME
 
F-13 SWINE DIETS $61.25
  Recommended for swine ingredients or diets
Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Fat, Ash, Starch
Calculated Beef Cattle Energy Values: TDN, NEm , NEg , NEl
Calculated Upon Request Swine Energy Values: GE, DE, ME, NE
 
COMMON NIRS+ WET CHEMISTRY PACKAGES
Any wet chemistry analysis can be added to NIRS packages.
  NIRS + NITRATES $26.50
  Recommended for nitrate accumulating species (Ex. Cane, Sorghum, Oats, etc.)
NIRS package with Nitrate (NO3 -N) added
 
  NIRS + MINERALS $34.50
 

Recommended for designing mineral supplementation program
NIRS package with F-8 Minerals added

Mineral sufficiency levels available with animal and physiological state based on NASEM guidelines.

 
  NIRS + PH $23.00
  Recommended for ensiled forages to ensure proper fermentation
NIRS package with pH added
 
Individual Feed Analysis
  Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) $10.25
  Aflatoxin $26.25
  Ash $8.75
  Available Starch $16.25
  Biomass $4.25
  Cobalt $32.50
  Crude Fiber $13.00
  Crude Protein $8.75
  Dry Matter-Karl Fischer $13.00
  Dry Matter-Oven $8.75
  Dry Matter-Vacuum Oven $10.50
  Crude Fat $7.75
  Fat-Acid Hydrolysis $11.25
  Heat Damaged Protein (HDP)/ Acid Detergent Insoluble Crude Protein (ADICP) $15.75
  Lignin $17.25
  Minerals Digest $19.00
  Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) $10.75
  Neutral Detergent Insoluble Crude Protein (NDICP) $16.25
  Nitrate (NO3-N) $8.75
  Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN) $13.00
  Particle Size $21.50
  pH $4.25
  Prussic Acid Call before submitting samples.
  Salt based on Chloride $8.75
  Selenium $32.50
  Soluble Protein $10.75
  Soy-Chek $8.00
  Test Weight (Grains) $8.75
  Total Starch $21.50
  Total Carbon $8.75
  Total Sugars Invert (TSI) $13.00

 

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