Feed Quality Service (feed testing)
Industry & Investment NSW operates a Feed Quality Service based at Wagga Wagga which provides a quality assured analytical service with a fast turnaround time. The service is based on the latest technology and is fully accredited by NATA.
We also participate in all proficiency tests conducted by the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA).
Packages and sampling kits
Prices current as of 1st September 2009, for a single sample.
The service offers standard packages for rapid turnaround. The sampling kits are available through any Industry & Investment office or by contacting the Wagga Wagga Customer Service Unit via email: wagga.csu@industry.nsw.gov.au
- Standard Forage package - $58.85
- Premium Silage package - $99.40
- By-Products package - $93.85
- Grain and Concentrates package - $58.85
- Horse package - $58.85
We can also offer a tailored package for special requirements, from the following tests:
- Dry matter % (DM)
- Dry matter digestibility % (DMD)
- Crude protein (CP)
- Fibre
- Metabolisable energy (ME)
- Fat
- Ash content
- Organic matter
- Silage pH
- Silage ammonia-nitrogen
- Starch
- Water soluble carbohydrates
- Gross energy
- Nitrate / nitrite toxicity
- Prussic acid toxicity
- Pesticide residue
How to collect and submit samples
- Collecting feed samples (PDF 205kb)
- Interpreting the feed analysis report (PDF 90kb)
- Feed sample submission form (PDF 99kb)
Other useful links
Further information
For information on custom pricing, turnaround times, submission, reporting procedures and discounts for bulk samples, please contact our customer service unit on (02) 6938 1957 or 1800 675 623.
Feedback
Your feedback is always welcome. Our laboratories operate to ISO 17025 standard, and we will respond to all comments or criticisms of our service.