Analyzing Hay and Feeds

The basic Dairy One Forage Lab tests I request for most forages are

Forage NIR ($16)
Wet Chemistry Minerals ($10)
Nitrates ($6)
Total $32.

Selenium can be added for and additional $35 and chromium for $6 (these are not listed on the Dairy One submittal form).

I also like to add sulfur and chloride levels if not included in the test package you select.

http://www.dairyone.com/Forage/services/Forage/SampleSubmittal.htm

In some circumstances, it may be preferable to run wet chemistry instead of NIR tests. See Forage Tests.pdf below for available packages from Dairy One and Equi-Analytical.

Selection	File type icon	File name	Description	Size	Revision
Download	What to test, forage laboratories and links	215k	v. 4	Jan 7, 2011, 2:50 PM	Patricia Woodbury-Kuvik
Download	Originally written for the Equine Cushing's Group by Patti Woodbury Kuvik	52k	v. 3	Jan 7, 2011, 2:49 PM	Patricia Woodbury-Kuvik
Download	Chart comparing forage analysis tests - Equi-Analytical and Dairy One. Test name, cost, nutrients reported.	59k	v. 2	Aug 27, 2012, 8:28 AM	Patricia Woodbury-Kuvik
Download	Written by Dr. Kellon for the Equine Cushings group - how to determine if a feed is safe for an IR horse	301k	v. 5	Jan 7, 2011, 2:53 PM	Patricia Woodbury-Kuvik

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The information provided here is not intended as a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, treatment or ongoing care. I strongly encourage all horse owners to include their veterinarian in reviewing their horse's nutritional program and to advise their veterinarian of all supplements, nutraceuticals and complementary therapies their horse may be receiving.