Posted: November 5, 2020
Nov 5, 2020 New T-2/HT-2 Toxin Testing Central Testing Laboratory is proud to announce that we have new test packages for the detection of T-2/HT-2 Toxin. The 13M test package will test for T-2/HT-2 Toxin. The 14M test package will test for T-2/HT-2 Toxin, Fumonisin, Vomitoxin and Zearaleone. The 15M test package will test for […]
Posted: November 12, 2019
Nov 12, 2019 (adapted from Aug 15, 2016 article) Deoxynivalenol or DON (Vomitoxin) Testing Depending on weather conditions, Fusarium could grow in forages or feeds, especially in barley and spring wheat. Fusarium head blight produces the mycotoxin, DON (or commonly called vomitoxin). As a livestock producer, be careful, high DON levels will affect your production […]
Posted: October 22, 2018
Updated January 12, 2021 Heavy Metal Contamination in Feed samples Contaminated animal feed and feed ingredients can originate from the environment or the production process. This may cause severe health hazards to livestock and humans. The heavy metals Cadmium (Ca), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As) and Aluminum (Al) should be monitored carefully according to guidelines for […]
Posted: September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018 Testing Grain and Forage as Marketing Tool We are finding a mix of quality occurring in all samples. What are the important things to do in order to have a profitable business? You need to know the cost of your production and your crop’s quality. In order for you to have a […]
Posted: August 22, 2018
August 22, 2018 Sugar content and Starch in Horse forage Horse’s digestion system works best when eats a good quality forage / hay in frequent feedings. Some horses are sensitive to “high sugar feeds”, which can lead to; colic, laminitis and insulin resistance. All feeds and forages have Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates can be in a form […]
Posted: July 18, 2018
July 18, 2018 Medicated feed and Medication Residue Medicated feed is a mixture of animal feed with medicinal product (can contain one or more active substances). Each medicated feed must be labeled and the drug levels have to permitted as per regulatory requirements. The usage of medication in animal feed requires involvement of a licensed […]
Posted: June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018 Commercial pet food vs. Homemade pet food People become more and more aware on the importance of pet food analysis. Pet owners ask; Is the pet food safe enough? Is the pet food healthy enough? One of the most common questions asked is- Should I feed my pet with commercial pet food […]
Posted: May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018 Mixer Efficiency in Feed samples The main purpose of measuring mixer performance is to assure that an animal receives all of the feed nutrients with the right proportion on a daily basis. Assessing mixer efficiency is critical, as high or concentrated feed ingredients may be toxic. Getting your mixer samples tested for […]
Posted: April 24, 2018
Apr 24, 2018 Particle size in Forage and TMR samples Forage and TMR particle size is an important role in Ration formulation. It measures the quantity (%) of effective Fiber from […]
Posted: March 22, 2018
Mar 22, 2018 Forage/ Hay Sampler for the most accurate results Often, we get asked on the best way to obtain a Hay/ Forage sample. A Representative sample is the first step in getting an accurate feed test. Collecting a representative sample is very important. Some important questions on forage sampling: How large is your […]