Archive for October, 2009
Interpreting and Implementing Starch Digestibility Information in the Field
October 28th, 2009
The proceedings paper from the 2009 Cornell Nutrition Conference reviews concepts of starch digestibility with particular reference to CPM Dairy and CNCPS. A two pool approach to defining rates is advocated. Authored by Charlie Sniffen, Mary Beth de Ondarza, and Ralph Ward of CVAS, this paper can be reviewed by accessing the following link.
NIR “Plus” Option with Corn Silage Evaluation Now Includes Starch Digestibility
October 19th, 2009
CVAS has been the leader in providing evaluations for starch and starch digestibility and continues that distinction by providing starch digestibility evaluation of corn silage by NIR.
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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.