Reliable nutrition and healthy animals
With a combination of chemical and microbiological analyses, we offer a wide range of investigations for animal feed. We work for agricultural entrepreneurs, feed merchants, feed dealers, compound feed factories and companies active in the pet food sector.
By analyzing feed structurally, you gain insight into composition, safety and nutritional value. This way you support animal health and optimal performance.
Our approach to feed research
Simple feeds such as corn, wheat and soy as well as wet (by)products are regularly tested for the possible presence of toxins, such as DON (Deoxynivalenol) and ZEA (Zearalenone). We provide clear reports that allow you to get started right away.
We offer various specialized studies for different types of feed and pet food.
Expertise in feed analysis and monitoring
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Compound feeds
Compound feeds and home-made blends can be fully examined for composition, quality and safety just like single feeds.
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Fermentation of feeds
Fermentation is a growing development within animal nutrition. Here nutrients are made more available to animals and a positive health effect can occur. For proper monitoring or adjustment, we perform analyses on lactic acid, acetic acid, alcohols and bacteriological parameters, among others.
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Forage
Examination of ensiled grass and corn is important for ration calculations and animal health. This is used to determine whether supplementary feeding is needed and what it should consist of. Participation in the Kringloopwijzer and farm-specific excretion (BEX) often makes this research necessary.
Weende analysis: for insight into nutritional value and optimal feed quality
Normec is also specialized in applying Weende analyses. This gives you a complete and reliable picture of the composition of cattle feed. Among other things, we determine the content of crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, ash and moisture. This basic analysis is the standard for assessing the nutritional value of animal feeds.
Our specialists carry out the analysis carefully and according to fixed methods. This ensures accurate and reproducible results. This means you can make better, more informed choices in ration composition, optimize animal health and performance, and get a better grip on the quality of your feed.
Advantages of professional feed analysis
- You gain insight into nutritional value and composition
- You detect toxins and microbiological risks on time
- You optimize rations and feeding strategies
- You support animal health and performance
- You demonstrate compliance with quality and registration systems
“World Premix's pig feed is known for its high quality. Because feed cannot always be visually checked, it is extremely important for us to take feed samples and have them analyzed," says Harm Frencken.”
World Premix
Animal by-products
You can also contact Normec for the analysis of GTH (Glyceroltriheptanoate), a stable triglyceride (C7 fatty acids) used as a marker, often in animal by-products.
Future-oriented work on feed quality
Through structural analysis and expert guidance, you work future-oriented on efficient feed management, healthy animals and optimal farm results. We are happy to make an appointment to take samples and offer various analysis packages to suit your needs.
Sample delivery
You can choose between collecting samples according to a fixed logistical schedule or delivering samples yourself. Both options ensure fast and reliable processing.
Frequently asked questions about feed analysis
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It provides insight into nutritional value, safety and possible toxins, which directly affects animal health.
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Both single and compound feeds, including wet by-products and roughage.
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Among other things, feed value, contents, toxins such as DON and ZEA and microbiology.
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For ration calculations, participation in Kringloopwijzer or BEX and when in doubt about quality.
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Yes, according to a fixed logistics schedule or by appointment.
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Yes, you can choose from several packages depending on your needs.