Feed Quality Service tests & pricing

The test list provides a price guide for commonly requested tests.

Prices are reviewed annually however NSW DPI reserves the right to modify prices at any time.

  • Additional tests are available upon request by contacting the Laboratory Customer Service team.
  • P: (02) 6938 1957 or 1800 675 623 - Option 2
    E: wagga.labs@dpi.nsw.gov.au
  • We can also help tailor a testing arrangement to suit your needs. Charges for method development may apply.
  • Discounts may apply for large volume submissions.
  • If you require results urgently, please contact our Laboratory Customer Service as we may be able to expedite testing for an additional charge.
  • Individual reports on submissions with multiple samples are available at no additional charge.

Sample preparation

SamplePrice (incl. GST)1
Dry, Grind & Dry Matter (DM) calculation$22.14
Fine Grind$9.67
Preparation, freeze dry and grind$46.83

1Prices are current as at 1 August 2023. Prices are listed per sample, per submission.

Test Packages

Near Infrared Spectrophotometry (NIR) Packages

PackagePrice
(incl. GST)1
Description

Indicative TAT2

(working days)

Suitable for
Standard $45.48Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF), Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF), Crude Protein (CP), Pepsin Cellulase Digestibility (DMD, DOMD & ME), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC) & AFIA fodder grading (where applicable)3 days Assessment of the nutritive value of fresh pastures, grasses, cereals, legumes, hays (pasture, legume & cereal), silages (pasture, legume & cereal), straw, chaff and pellets
Premium Silage$134.03Standard NIR package plus wet chemistry silage pH & ammonia-N (NH3-N)5 days Assessment of the nutritive value of silages,plus pH & NH3-N as key indicators of silage fermentation quality
Dairy with DCAD Elements$111.25

Standard NIR package plus DCAD elements (Na, K, S, Cl)3 & calculation of Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (DCAD)

15 days
 (interim NIR after 3 days)
As above for standard NIR but with a mineral analysis for DCAD, an important factor for transition dairy cows and mitigating the risk of developing milk fever after calving
Dairy with 20 Elements & DCAD$182.75Standard NIR package plus 20 element screen (Al, As, B, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Se, Zn and Cl)3 & calculation of Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (DCAD)
15 days
(interim NIR after 3 days)
As above for Dairy NIR with DCAD but with a comprehensive mineral analysis, including calcium (Ca), phosphorous (P) and magnesium (Mg) for dairy cow management
Grains & Concentrates$68.06Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF), Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF), Crude Protein (CP), Pepsin Cellulase Digestibility (DMD, DOMD & ME), Crude Fat (EE), Starch & Bulk Density*3 days Assessment of the nutritive value of cereal grains and concentrates,including wheat, oats, barley, maize, triticale, lupins and faba beans. Differs from standard by including measures of fat, starch and bulk density
Healthy Horse$45.48Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF), Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF), Crude Protein (CP), Pepsin Cellulase Digestibility (DMD, DOMD & ME), Water Soluble Carbohdyrates (WSC), Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (ESC)*, Crude Fat (EE), Starch, calculation of Digestible Energy (DE) for Horses & AFIA fodder grading (where applicable)3 days As above for standard NIR but with additional parameters relevant for feeding horses, including measures of sugar & starch (major components of NSC) to mitigate laminitis and calculation of Horse Digestible Energy (DE)

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA Scope of Accreditation.

1Prices are current as at 1 August 2023. Prices are listed per sample, per submission. Sample preparation charges are additional.

2Turn-Around-Time (TAT) applies from when the sample is received by the laboratory. Listed TAT's are indicative. Please contact the Laboratory Customer Service for actual TAT's at point of submission. TAT for any outsourced analyses is beyond departmental control and may change without notice.

3Denotes analyses which are carried out at DPI AgEnviroLabs - North, Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute.

Abbreviations: DMD - Dry Matter Digestibility, DOMD - Digestibility of the Organic Matter in the Dry Matter

Calculation of Metabolisable Energy (ME) is based on the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) standard method for ruminants, if a different method is required please contact the lab.

Wet chemistry packages

 Price (inclu. GST)1
PackagePrice
(incl. GST)1
Description

Indicative TAT2

(working days)

Suitable for
NDF & ADF Package$73.80Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) & Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF)5 days Analysis of fibre content by sequential NDF & ADF
Wet Chemistry Forage$146.92Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF), Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF), Crude Protein (CP), Pepsin Cellulase Digestibility (DMD, DOMD & ME) & Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)10 days Comprehensive analysis of low-fat forages (fresh pastures, grasses, hays, silages, etc.) by wet chemistry
Wet Chemistry Feed$165.98Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, NDF, ADF, CP, Pepsin Cellulase Digestibility (DMD, DOMD & ME), WSC & Crude Fat (EE)10 days Comprehensive analysis of feeds (mixed rations, meals, seeds, pulps, hulls, pellets, etc.) by wet chemistry, including fat analysis
By-Products$161.65Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, NDF, ADF, CP, Pepsin Cellulase Digestibility (DMD, DOMD & ME) & Crude Fat (EE)10 days Comprehensive analysis of by-products (cottonseed, spent grain, etc.) by wet chemistry, including fat analysis but not WSC
Feedlot$173.16Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, NDF, ADF, Crude Fibre (CF)*, Crude Protein (CP), WSC & Crude Fat (EE), Nitrogen-Free Extract (NFE)* & National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS) Approved Calculation of ME*10 days Comprehensive analysis of feedlot rations by wet chemistry, including a FLIAC-approved calculation of ME to comply with the AUS-MEAT National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS)
Liquids$298.09Dry Matter & Moisture, Crude Protein (CP), Urea, Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC) & Gross Energy (by bomb calorimeter)*10 days Analysis of liquid supplements (molasses, etc.) for key nutritive attributes, including urea content
Meat$95.78Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, Crude Protein (CP) & Crude Fat (EE)10 days Analysis of meat for key attributes, crude fat can also serve as a measure of intramuscular fat (IMF)
Poultry Feed$121.35Dry Matter & Moisture, Crude Protein (CP), Crude Fat (EE), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC), Starch & calculation of Poultry AME*10 days Analysis of poultry feed to calculate Poultry Apparent Metabolisable Energy (AME)
Pig Feed$134.19Dry Matter & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter, Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF), Crude Protein (CP), Crude Fat (EE), Starch & calculation of Pig DE*10 days Analysis of pig feed to calculate Pig Digestible Energy (DE)
Fish Feed$101.49Dry Matter & Moisture, Crude Protein (CP), Crude Fat (EE), Total Non-Structural Carbohydrates (TNSC) & calculation of Fish DE*10 days Analysis of fish feed to calculate Fish Digestible Energy (DE)

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA Scope of Accreditation.

1Prices are current as at 1 August 2023. Prices are listed per sample, per submission. Sample preparation charges are additional.

2Turn-Around-Time (TAT) applies from when the sample is received by the laboratory. Listed TAT's are indicative. Please contact the Laboratory Customer Service for actual TAT's at point of submission. TAT for any outsourced analyses is beyond departmental control and may change without notice.

3Denotes analyses which are carried out at DPI AgEnviroLabs - North, Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute.

Abbreviations: DMD - Dry Matter Digestibility, DOMD - Digestibility of the Organic Matter in the Dry Matter

Calculation of Metabolisable Energy (ME) is based on the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) standard method for ruminants, if a different method is required please contact the lab.

Wet Chemistry Tests

AnalysisPrice
(incl. GST)1

Indicative TAT2

(working days)

Additional Info
Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF) - Non-Sequential*$42.6310 days Please contact our Laboratory Customer Service team if you require any further information on our suite of tests.
P: (02) 6938 1957 or 1800 675 623 - Option 2
E: wagga.labs@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Additional tests are available and we can help tailor a testing arrangement to suit your needs. Charges for method development may apply.
Additional calculations such as Relative Feed Value (RFV), Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN), and estimates of species-based Digestible Energy (DE) & Metabolisable Energy (ME) can be provided on request at no additional cost.
Discounts may apply for large volume submissions.
If you require results urgently, please contact our Laboratory Customer Service as we may be able to expedite testing for an additional charge.
Acid Detergent Insoluble Crude Protein (ADICP) *$95.2810 days
Acid Detergent Lignin (ADL)*$69.9410 days
Acid Insoluble Ash (4N HCI)*$59.2110 days
Acid Insoluble Ash (ADF + ADL Soln)*$89.7510 days
Amino Acid Profile*$247.4510 days
Ammonia Nitrogen in Silage (NH3)$69.4710 days
Ash/Organic Matter (OM) by Muffle Furnace$27.4410 days
Buffer Insoluble Crude Protein (BICP)*$75.2010 days
Bulk Density / Test Weight*$41.4710 days
Carbon and/or Nitrogen by Dumas Combustion$38.9510 days
Crude Fat (EE)$55.0510 days
Crude Fibre (CF)*$70.5310 days
Crude Protein (CP)$38.9510 days
D-Lactate & L-Lactate in Rumen Fluid or Silage*$38.9810 days
Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)*$181.0610-15 days
Gross Calorific Value##$176.1115 days
Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)$56.8010 days
Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF / aNDF)$39.1610 days
Neutral Detergent Insoluble Crude Protein (NDICP)*$66.1510 days
Nitrate/Nitrite (quantitative)*$37.2510 days
Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN)* $81.0210 days
Pepsin Cellulase Digestibility (incl. Ash/OM, DMD, DOMD, ME)$99.7910 days
Percent Moisture/solids by Drying Oven$24.7610 days
Protein Fractions*$246.5710 days
Prussic Acid (semi-quantitative)*$58.9210 days
Rumen & Urine Ammonia-N content*$28.7810 days
Silage pH$37.4210 days
Starch$55.3910 days
Starch Gelatinisation*$91.2210 days
Tannins - Condensed & Total*$130.8710 days
Tannins - Condensed*$75.6910 days
Total Phenolics*$75.5510 days
Total Dietary Fibre#$277.7015 days
Total Fat (acid hydrolysis)*$85.9810 days
Total Non-Structural Carbohydrates (TNSC)*$53.7010 days
Urea$72.0810 days
Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA)$73.6910-15 days
Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)$39.9010 days
Yeast/Mould Count##$38.7615 days
Yeast/Mould Count + Mycotoxins#$394.83

15 days

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA Scope of Accreditation.

* Denotes analyses which are outsourced to other NATA Accredited facilities.

*Denotes analyses which may be outsourced or conducted in-house.

1Prices are current as at 1 August 2023. Prices are listed per sample, per submission. Sample preparation charges are additional.

2Turn-Around-Time (TAT) applies from when the sample is received by the laboratory. Listed TAT's are indicative. Please contact the Laboratory Customer Service for actual TAT's at point of submission. TAT for any outsourced analyses is beyond departmental control and may change without notice.

Mineral Analyses

AnalysisPrice
(incl. GST)1

Indicative TAT2

(working days)

Additional Info
1 Element in Plant$54.8315 days
Analyses carried out by DPI AgEnviro Labs - North at the Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute.
Available elements for analysis are Al, As, B, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Se, Zn.
Your mineral analyses can be customised by the number of the elements you need analysed, allowing you to pick and choose to create a tailored package for your needs.
DCAD Elements are Na, K, S & Cl, and is particularly important for transition dairy cows and mitigating the risk of developing milk fever after calving. The calculation can be added to any mineral package at no additional cost provided these four elements are present.
2 Elements in Plant$61.7315 days
3 Elements in Plant $46.4815 days
4 Elements in Plant $75.5215 days
5 Elements in Plant $82.4215 days
20 Elements by ICP-AES/OES/MS$117.9815 days
Mercury (Hg) in Plant$114.3515 days
Chloride (Cl) in Plant$36.8515 days
Plant Tissue Analysis (N, Cl & 20 elements)$138.3315 days
Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (DCAD) Elements & Calculation$65.7815 days
20 Elements + Chloride & DCAD Calculation$137.28

15 days

1Prices are current as at 1 August 2023. Prices are listed per sample, per submission. Sample preparation charges are additional.

2Turn-Around-Time (TAT) applies from when the sample is received by the laboratory. Listed TAT's are indicative. Please contact the Laboratory Customer Service for actual TAT's at point of submission. TAT for any outsourced analyses is beyond departmental control and may change without notice.

Analyses Involving Fistulated Cattle

Common AnalysesPrice
(incl. GST)1
Description

Indicative TAT2

(working days)

NDF Digestibility (NDFd) assays*On requestThe laboratory has use of several fistulated cattle allowing ready access to rumen fluid for in vitro or in saccho digestibility assays. Please contact the laboratory to discuss your testing requirements.On request
Tilley & Terry in vitro rumen fluid digestibility*
In saccho analyses*

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA Scope of Accreditation.

1Prices are current as at 1 August 2023. Prices are listed per sample, per submission. Sample preparation charges are additional.

2Turn-Around-Time (TAT) applies from when the sample is received by the laboratory. Listed TAT's are indicative. Please contact the Laboratory Customer Service for actual TAT's
at point of submission. TAT for any outsourced analyses is beyond departmental control and may change without notice.

Additional Laboratory Service Charges

Service/FeeCharges
Outsourced Analysis100% of external lab pricing + postage/ freight + additional admin time fee
Postage / Freight CostsCharged at full cost recovery
Urgent Testing: 1 working day100% surcharge added to test cost (Test and workflow dependent)
Express Testing: 2-4 working days50% surcharge added to test cost (workflow dependent)
Express Testing: 5-7 working days25% surcharge added to test cost (workflow dependent)
Additional Sample Handling4$55/hr
Additional Admin Time/ Reporting Request5$75/hr
Return of Samples to ClientFreight + additional sample handling fee
Repeat Analysis – Client Request
Repeat test result same as original – client pays full test cost
Repeat test result different to original – no charge to client

1Additional sample handling fees will be charged if samples take longer than an hour to process at submission due to incorrect labelling, poor sorting or receival of damaged/ compromised samples.

2Additional admin time/ reporting request fees will be charged if sample submissions take longer than half an hour to process due to additional client/ outsourced analysis follow-up requirements.

Quotes

Where possible, we work with our clients to negotiate a tailored service. Quotes for specialised or large volume submissions are available upon request. Discounts may apply for large volume submissions.

To request a quote please email the Laboratory Customer Service team with the following information:

  • Your contact details
  • Your testing requirements including number of samples, time frame and any other important information.

For advice on specialised tests or to obtain a quote please contact the Laboratory Customer Service team.

P: (02) 6938 1957 or 1800 675 623 - Option 2
E: wagga.labs@dpi.nsw.gov.au

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