Special Tests
In conjunction with the NIR and/or Wet Chemistry packages, CVAS offers a broad range of additional chemistry analyses, including fermentation analysis and mycotoxin testing options, as well as specific analyses that may be run stand-alone or in combination with one of the standard analysis packages. Each description includes a sample report for that test. Review the Special Testing Options prices and Energy Equations for the energy equation options.
Additional Wet Chemistry Options
Dry Cow Option: Includes Sulfur and Chloride.
Byproduct Option: Includes Lignin, Fat, ADF Protein, NDF Protein, Sulfur, and Chloride. This option may be used with the Standard or Basic/NDF chemistry packages.
Fermentation Analysis: Includes Dry Matter, Titratable Acidity, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Propionic Acid, Butyric Acid, Iso-butyric Acid, Total VFA, pH, Lactic Acid/VFA ratio, Crude Protein equivalent from Ammonia, and Ammonia N as a percentage of total N.
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Relative Forage Quality Index (RFQ): Provided with hay-crop forage evaluations requesting Invitro 48 hour NDF Digestibility at no additional charge.
In Vitro Fiber Digestibility: This must be run with NDF or an option that includes NDF. The time periods are 24, 30, or 48 hours.
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In Vitro Starch Digestibility: This must be run with Starch or an option that includes Starch. The time period is six (6) hours.
In Situ Undegradable Protein - (RUP): Samples are placed in three cows for sixteen hours to determine rumen un-degradable protein.
Yeast/Mold Count
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Mold Identification
Corn Silage Processing Score
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Other Testing Options
Beef: Dry Matter, Moisture, Crude Protein, ADF, pH on ensiled forages, with calculated values for Adjusted Protein, TDN, NEL, NEG, and NEM.
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Basic/NDF: Dry Matter, Moisture, Crude Protein, ADF, NDF, Minerals (Ca, P, Mg, K, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu), pH on ensiled forages, with calculated values for Adjusted Protein, TDN, NEL, NEG, and NEM.
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Mycotoxin Screen (Quantitative): Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, Deoxynivalenol, Zearalenone,15 Acetyl-Don, 3 Acetyl-Don, and T-2 Toxin by TLC & HPLC.
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Vomitoxin or Aflatoxin (by HPLC): This analysis is performed by HPLC. Vomitoxin values reported include DON, 15 Acetyl-DON, and 3 Acetyl-DON with a .5 ppm detection level. Aflatoxin values reported include Aflatoxin B1, Aflatoxin B2, Aflatoxin G1, and Aflatoxin G2 with a 5 ppb detection level.
Fumonism (by HPLC): This analysis is performed by HPLC with a detection limit of 0.1 ppm and includes results for Fumonison B1, Fumonison B2, and Fumonison B3.
Custom Components
Special options are available for requesting custom components with any existing analysis package. These include the basic nutrient values, minerals, amino acids, fats & oils, and other special testing such as proximate evaluation, the Karl Fisher Moisture test, etc. The complete list of Custom Components may be reviewed on the price list at the following link. View pricing for Custom Components.
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