Analysis of green fodder is a complex process, aimed at assessing their quality, nutritional value and safety for animals. It allows you to determine the suitability of green fodder for feeding, optimize the diet of animals and prevent health problems, associated with low-quality feed.

The purpose of the analysis of green fodder:

  • Assessment of nutritional value:
    • Determination of the content of the main nutrients: protein, fats, carbohydrates, tissue, vitamins and minerals.
    • Assessment of digestibility of nutrients.
  • Detection of harmful impurities:
    • Analysis for the presence of toxic substances: pesticides, нітратів, нітритів, mycotoxins.
    • Виявлення отруйних рослин та інших шкідливих домішок.
  • Quality control:
    • Перевірка відповідності кормів встановленим стандартам якості та безпеки.
    • Оцінка органолептичних показників: зовнішній вигляд, scent, color.
  • Оптимізація раціону тварин:
    • Providing data for the preparation of balanced rations taking into account the needs of different species and age groups of animals.
    • Determining the need to introduce additional feeds or supplements.

Main areas of analysis:

  • Chemical analysis:
    • Determination of dry matter content, protein, fats, carbohydrates, tissue, ashes.
    • Analysis of the content of vitamins and minerals.
    • Detection of toxic substances (nitrates, nitrites, pesticides, mycotoxins).
  • Microbiological analysis:
    • Determination of the total number of microorganisms.
    • Detection of pathogenic microorganisms (salmonella, Escherichia coli).
    • Analysis for the presence of molds and yeasts.
  • Organoleptic analysis:
    • Assessment of appearance, smell, feed color.
    • Detection of signs of deterioration or contamination.

Various methods are used for the analysis of green fodder, such as:

  • Chromatography (gas, liquid).
  • Spectroscopy (atomic absorption, infrared).
  • Microscopy.
  • Titrimetry.
  • Gravimetric method.
  • Microbiological crops.

Аналіз зелених кормів є необхідним інструментом для забезпечення якості та безпеки кормів, which promotes animal health and productivity.