Common Acronyms
When we perform our tests we typically use scientific terms for those tests. This can be confusing to some and we want to make sure that you know exactly what test you are ordering from us. So, below we have listed a number of common acronyms we use to describe or name our tests just for your reference. If you have a question, we would love to answer it and feel free to contact us at any time.
ADF | Acid Detergent Fibre |
B | Boron |
Ca | Calcium |
Co | Cobalt |
CP | Crude Protein |
Cu | Copper |
DE | Digestible Energy |
DM | Dry Matter |
Fe | Iron |
GE | Gross Energy |
K | Potassium |
ME | Metabolizable Energy |
Mg | Magnesium |
Mn | Manganese |
Mo | Molybdenum |
Na | Sodium |
NDF | Neutral Detergent Fibre |
NEG | Net Energy for Gain |
NEL | Net Energy for Lactation |
NEM | Net Energy for Maintenance |
NFC | Non Fibre Carbohydrates |
NSC | Non Structural Carbohydrate |
P | Phosphorus |
RFV | Relative Feed Value |
S | Sulphur |
TAT | Turn around time in business days |
TDN | Total Digestible Nutrients |
TDS | Total Dissolved Solids |
Zn | Zinc |