This test method is a classic, officially recognized method for determining moisture content in animal feed using an air oven drying technique. This gravimetric method is widely used in feed laboratories for routine moisture analysis, helping ensure accurate nutrient formulation and product stability. A known weight of sample is dried in an oven at a… Continue reading Moisture – 135°C
This test method is a standardized method for determining moisture content in forage samples, important for accurate dry matter determination.
This test method is an official method for the quantitative determination of multiple metals and elements in plant materials and pet foods using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) post-open block digestion. This method provides reliable analysis of essential nutrients and potential contaminants in complex biological matrices. This test method quantifies calcium, copper, iron,… Continue reading Minerals [Feed]
This test method is an official method for the quantitative determination of multiple metals and elements in plant materials and pet foods using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) post-microwave digestion. This method provides reliable analysis of essential nutrients and potential contaminants in complex biological matrices. This test method quantifies calcium, copper, iron, magnesium,… Continue reading Minerals [Feed] from Microwave
This test method is a standard procedure for measuring moisture content in forage and feed samples. Accurate moisture determination is critical for evaluating dry matter content, which affects nutrient calculations, storage decisions, and feed quality. A known weight of sample is dried in an oven at a specified temperature (usually 105°C) for a defined period… Continue reading Moisture – 105°C
This test method is a standardized method used to calculate yellowness index (YI) and whiteness index (WI) from color measurements obtained using the Hunter Lab color scale. These indices quantify the degree of yellowing or whiteness in animal feed or feed ingredients. Results for L, A, and B values may be reported, by request.
This test method determines insoluble protein using a borate-phosphate buffer system. This method is designed to quantify proteins that remain insoluble under specific buffer conditions, often related to protein aggregation or denaturation in dairy products.
This test method is used for analyzing ions in animal feed using ion chromatography (IC). This test is important for assuring quality in feed and feed ingredients. This test method can quantify bromide, chloride, fluoride, nitrate as N, nitrate+nitrite as N, nitrite as N, phosphate (ortho as P), and sulfate.
This test method is a standardized procedure for the isolation and enumeration of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in food samples. LAB are important microorganisms in food fermentation, spoilage, and safety assessments. This method is commonly used for testing dairy, meat, fermented products, and other foods where LAB are either beneficial or indicators of microbial activity.
This test method is a presumptive quantification of leuconostoc spp. in fermentation samples found within the ethanol production process.