FT-NIR Spectroscopy for Forage Analysis
Application Note N304
FT-NIR Spectroscopy for Forage Analysis
For optimal ration balancing, analysis of the compositions of forages like fermented silage and dried feedstocks like hay is critical. The speed of wet forage analysis gains additional importance during harvest when faster screening is required for a higher number of samples. FT-NIR allows direct testing of multiple components within seconds for both fresh and dried samples.
What parameters can be evaluated?
- Dry matter
- Fat
- Protein
- Crude fiber
- NDF
- ADF
- Ash
- Starch
- Lactic acid
- Volatile fatty acids
- Digestibility
