Archive for May, 2009
CVAS Introduces Web Based Pictures of Samples and Submittal Information
May 7th, 2009
So, what did that forage sample look like? Scratching your head to remember or perhaps you weren’t the one to pull the sample.
TMR evaluations: Opportunity or Distraction?
May 7th, 2009
Opportunity or distraction? We believe that there is enough value in TMR evaluation as a diagnostic tool that we have added several new service packages to our line-up.
Fatty Acid Analysis
May 7th, 2009
There has been a lot of interest in the last several years in the fatty acid level and profile of various feeds.
CVAS is now offereing a cost effective “Heavy Metals Panel” for forages and feeds
May 7th, 2009
CVAS is now offering a cost effective “Heavy Metals Panel” for forages and feeds.
Recent Posts
Labor Day Observance
September 3rd, 2010
Labor Day Hours
July 4th Observance
July 1st, 2010
Closed Monday, July 5th
Important Information for International Clients
June 14th, 2010
International Clients: Please be advised that shipping via UPS (United Parcel Service) is not recommended. We have been made aware that UPS (United Parcel Service) has returned or destroyed international agricultural samples labeled for shipment to the United States Plant Inspection Stations. It is strongly recommended that samples be shipped by [...]
Summary of Data for Various Forage Types for Fatty Acids, Indigestible Fiber, Soluble Fiber, and 7 HR Invitro Starch Digestibility
June 11th, 2010
Summary of Data for Various Forage Types for Fatty Acids, Indigestible Fiber, Soluble Fiber, and 7 HR Invitro Starch Digestibility
Summary of Soluble Protein and IVSD7 over time in Corn Silage, HMC, and HMEC
June 10th, 2010
It has been observed by looking at fermentation data and other nutrient characteristics of silages over time that the fermentation process often does not stabilize until four to five months after ensiling. The data from the 2009 crop year is consistent with this observation.

