NIR Test
This test provides a basic analysis and will include Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Oil, Ash, NDF, ADF, Sugar and Digestible Energy.
What Is Forage Analysis?
Forage analysis is a way of determining what your horses forage is contributing to their overall diet. It is a test that is performed on a sample of forage i.e., hay, haylage or grass and the results can help to determine the dietary contributions.
Why Is Forage Analysis Beneficial?
For horse owners that face challenges such as managing horses with metabolic, muscular, or digestive issues or for breeders and performance horses, forage analysis offers a more in-depth management of their nutrition.
What to Expect
Once your order is received, our Nutrition Team will send you a forage sample kit with:
- A clear sample bag
- A prepaid postal bag
- A pre-completed lab form
No paperwork needed – just collect your sample and send it back.
How to Take Your Sample
Fill the clear bag with forage, taking small handfuls from several bales, fields, or batches for the most accurate results.
Send it Back
Place the sealed bag and form in the white prepaid envelope and post it.
Your Results
Results are usually ready within 7–14 days and emailed directly to you.
If anything’s missing or you have questions, contact our Nutrition Team on +44 (0) 1622 718 487 — we’re happy to help.
Suitable for
If you decide to have your forage analysed, you will receive a report from our nutritional team with the analysis results along with an explanation of what the results mean. We are also able to use the forage analysis results to prepare a diet plan for your horse taking into account the results from the analysis so that your horses diet can be individually tailored to their specific needs.
Features
For horse owners that face challenges such as managing horses with metabolic, muscular, or digestive issues or for breeders and performance horses, forage analysis offers a more in-depth management of their nutrition.
With forage forming the biggest portion of the horse’s diet, forage analysis can be beneficial when creating a diet for these types of horses and can help to determine if the forage source is suitable for the horse.
When Should I Get My Forage Analysed?
Anytime that you are concerned about the nutritional or hygienic quality of your horse’s forage or when the supply of forage is changed is a suitable time to have a forage analysis performed.
NIR (Near Infrared Reflectance) – this test provides a basic analysis and will include Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Oil, Ash, NDF, ADF, Sugar and Digestible Energy.
The lab that performs the analysis is an ISO17025 accredited laboratory and has over 30 years of experience in the agricultural sector. The modern testing facilities and broad analytical capacity allows delivery of specialist services, and the lab is also UKAS and GMP+ accredited as well as being able to carry out UFAS, FEMAS and FEDIAF based analysis.
