Feed Quality Service tests & pricing

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 team 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

PackageDescriptionSuitable for

Indicative TAT2

Price
(incl. GST)1
Standard Dry Matter (DM) & Moisture, Ash & Organic Matter (OM), Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF), Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF), Crude Protein (CP), Pepsin-Cellulase Digestibility (DMD, DOMD & ME), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC) & AFIA fodder grading3 (if applicable)*Assessment of the nutritive value of fresh pastures, grasses, cereals, legumes, hays (pasture, legume & cereal), silages (pasture, legume & cereal), straw and chaff

3





$45.48
Premium SilageStandard NIR plus wet chemistry silage pH & ammonia-N (NH3-N)Assessment of the nutritive value of silages plus pH & NH3-N as key indicators of silage fermentation quality
5

$134.03
Healthy HorseStandard NIR plus Crude Fat (EE)*, Ethanol Soluble Carbohydrates (ESC)*, Starch & calculation of Digestible Energy (DE) for HorsesStandard NIR 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)

3




$45.48
Grains & Concentrates

Standard NIR without WSC plus Crude Fat (EE)*, Starch & Bulk Density*

Assessment of the nutritive value of cereal grains and concentrates, including wheat, oats, barley, maize, triticale, lupins and fababeans. Includes measures of fat, starch and bulk density

3


$68.06
Dairy with DCAD Elements

Standard NIR plus DCAD elements (Na, K, S, Cl)4 & calculation of Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (DCAD)4

Standard NIR with mineral analysis for DCAD, an important factor for transition dairy cows and mitigating the risk of developing milk fever after calving

15 days
 (interim NIR after 3 days)

$133.18
Dairy with 20 Elements & DCADStandard NIR 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)4 & calculation of DCADStandard NIR with DCAD plus a comprehensive mineral analysis, including calcium (Ca), phosphorous (P) and magnesium (Mg) for dairy cow management or grass tetany in sheep
15 days
(interim NIR after 3 days)

$199.08

* Denotes tests not covered by the laboratory’s 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, indicated in business days. 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.

3AFIA Grading will be calculated using the 95% coverage probability for the expanded uncertainty of the measurement of results for crude protein (CP) and metabolisable energy (ME). Where there is sufficient doubt that a test sample has complied with a particular grade, then a range of grades are quoted to ensure sufficient accuracy in the reporting

4Denotes analyses which are carried out at DPI AgEnviro Labs - 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

Package NameDescriptionSuitable for

Indicative TAT2

Price
(incl. GST)1
NDF & ADF PackageNeutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) & Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF)Analysis of fibre content by sequential NDF & ADF5$73.80


Feed

Dry 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) & Crude Fat (EE)*


Comprehensive analysis of feeds (mixed rations, meals, seeds, pulps, hulls, pellets, etc.)


10


$165.98

Forage

Feed Package without Crude Fat (EE)*
Comprehensive analysis of feeds (mixed rations, meals, seeds, pulps, hulls, pellets, etc.) by wet chemistry, including fat analysis
10

$146.92
By-ProductsFeed Package without Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)Comprehensive analysis of by-products (cottonseed, spent grain, etc.) without WSC.
10

$161.65


Feedlot
DM & Moisture, Ash & OM, NDF, ADF, Crude Fibre*, CP, WSC & Crude Fat (EE)*, Nitrogen-Free Extract (NFE)* & National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS) Approved Calculation of ME*Comprehensive analysis of feedlot rations, including a FLIAC-approved calculation of ME to comply with the AUS-MEAT National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS)

10


$173.16

Liquids
DM & Moisture, Crude Protein, Urea, WSC & Gross Energy (by bomb calorimeter)*Analysis of liquid supplements (molasses, etc.) for key nutritive attributes, including urea content
10

$203.30

Meat
DM & Moisture, Ash & OM, Crude Protein & Crude Fat (EE)*Analysis of meat for key attributes, including a measure of intramuscular fat (IMF)
10

$95.78
Poultry FeedDry Matter & Moisture, Crude Protein (CP), Crude Fat (EE), Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC), Starch & calculation of Poultry AME*DM & Moisture, Crude Protein, Crude Fat (EE)*, WSC, Starch & calculation of Poultry AME*
10

$121.35

Pig Feed
DM & Moisture, Ash & OM, NDF, Crude Protein, Crude Fat (EE)*, Starch & calculation of Pig DE*Analysis of pig feed to calculate Pig Digestible Energy (DE)
10

$134.19

Fish feed
DM & Moisture, Crude Protein, Crude Fat (EE)*, Total Non-Structural Carbohydrates (TNSC) & calculation of Fish DE*Analysis of fish feed to calculate Fish Digestible Energy (DE)
10

$101.49

* Denotes tests not covered by the laboratory’s 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, indicated in business days. 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.

3AFIA Grading will be calculated using the 95% coverage probability for the expanded uncertainty of the measurement of results for crude protein (CP) and metabolisable energy (ME). Where there is sufficient doubt that a test sample has complied with a particular grade, then a range of grades are quoted to ensure sufficient accuracy in the reporting

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

Additional tests are available and the lab 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 team as we may be able to expedite testing for an additional charge.

Analysis

Indicative TAT2

Price
(incl. GST)1
Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF) - Non-Sequential10$42.63
Acid Detergent Insoluble Crude Protein (ADICP)*10$95.28
Acid Detergent Lignin (ADL)*10$69.94
Acid Insoluble Ash (4N HCI)*10$59.21
Acid Insoluble Ash (ADF + ADL Soln)*10$89.75
Amino Acid Profile#15$247.45
Ammonia Nitrogen in Silage (NH3)10$69.47
Ash/Organic Matter (OM) by Muffle Furnace10$27.44
Buffer Insoluble Crude Protein (BICP)*10$75.20
Bulk Density / Test Weight*10$41.47
Carbon and/or Nitrogen by Dumas Combustion10$38.95
Crude Fat (EE)*10$55.05
Crude Fibre (CF)*10$70.53
Crude Protein (CP)10$38.95
D-Lactate & L-Lactate in Rumen Fluid or Silage*10$38.98
Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)*10-15$181.06
Gross Calorific Value##15$176.11
Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)10$56.80
Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF / aNDF)10$39.16
Neutral Detergent Insoluble Crude Protein (NDICP)*10$66.15
Nitrate/Nitrite (quantitative)*10$37.25
Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN)* 10$81.02
Pepsin Cellulase Digestibility (incl. Ash/OM, DMD, DOMD, ME)10$99.79
Percent Moisture/solids by Drying Oven10$24.76
Protein Fractions*10$246.57
Prussic Acid (semi-quantitative)*10$58.92
Rumen & Urine Ammonia-N content*10$28.78
Silage pH10$37.42
Starch10$55.39
Starch Gelatinisation*10$91.22
Tannins - Condensed & Total*10$130.87
Tannins - Condensed*10$75.69
Total Phenolics*10$75.55
Total Dietary Fibre#10$277.70
Total Fat (acid hydrolysis)*10$85.98
Total Non-Structural Carbohydrates (TNSC)10$53.70
Urea10$72.08
Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA)10-15$73.69
Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC)10$39.90
Yeast/Mould Count##10-15$38.76
Yeast/Mould Count + Mycotoxins#15$394.83

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

#Denotes tests where service is subcontracted to an external provider. Preference is given to other NATA accredited Labs, and/or Govt facilities.

##Denotes analyses which may be subcontracted to an external provider 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, indicated in business days. 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

Mineral analyses are 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.

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 are 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.

Analysis

Indicative TAT2

Price
(incl. GST)1
1 Element in Plant15$41.90
2 Elements in Plant15$46.30
3 Elements in Plant 15$52.60
4 Elements in Plant 15$57.00
5 Elements in Plant 15$61.50
20 Elements by ICP-AES/OES/MS15$118.50
Chloride (Cl) in Plant15$35.10
Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (DCAD) Elements & Calculation15$87.70
20 Elements + Chloride & DCAD Calculation15$153.60

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, indicated in business days. 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 AnalysesDescription

Indicative TAT2

Price
(incl. GST)1
NDF Digestibility (NDFd) assays*

The 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


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, indicated in business days. 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 Handling5$55/hr
Additional Admin Time/ Reporting Request6$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

5Additional 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.

6Additional 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

Terms and Conditions

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