What's New in the Lab
A more precise look at fatty acids in feedstuffs
In previous articles for the Nutritionist e-Network newsletter, we discussed the differences in fat analysis by Ether Extract (EE) and Total Fatty Acids by Gas Chromatography (GC).
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Track animals by cohort groups
Are you interested in evaluating performance after surviving a record heat wave, including a new feed additive or opening a new silo?
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A more comprehensive view of feed quality
A few laboratories are beginning to offer the "UW Grain Evaluation System," developed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin.
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Results from recent mycotoxin-testing
Last year's cool, rainy weather made a lot of corn susceptible to molds and toxins. That is why Dairyland Laboratories has extended its special pricing for mycotoxin-testing.
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Feed analysis resources
Feed analysis reports often combine analytical values with calculated values.
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Total Starch Digestibility Suite
California, has announced a new package that will allow nutritionists to monitor starch digestibility in their client herds.
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New breakthroughs in forage evaluations
Cumberland Valley Analytical Services has recently added the unique ability to provide several key nutrient evaluations of forages by near-infared spectroscopy.
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High-res photos of submitted samples
When reviewing a laboratory analysis have you ever struggled to match up what is on paper with what you remember the sample to look like?
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Starch digestibility seminars offered
Starch digestibility of common feedstuffs can have a significant impact on performance of lactating dairy cows.
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Forage analysis reports at your fingertips
You can get your feed analyses quicker than ever with the Rock River Laboratory mobile Web site.
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Predict how diets will perform
Measuring the digestibility of feedstuffs is vitally important for fine-tuning rations as well as trouble-shooting diets that are not performing.
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- AFBF president issues statement on U.S.-EU trade negotiations
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- Study: Federal milk marketing order helps Calif. producers
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- Winterkill losses put pressure on forage supplies
