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What’s New at CVAS - April 2010
April 16th, 2010
We are excited to be able to expand our NIR report options to include a number of new items including indigestible fiber, total fatty acids, soluble fiber, and starch digestibility.
Fermentation of Analysis of Silage: Use and Interpretation
February 16th, 2010
At the link provided below is a paper that we did covering various aspects of silage fermentation. Included are fermentation goals for different types of forages, examples of various fermentation profiles that are reviewed, and summary statistics for fermentations. Included is a review of fermentation changes that occur over the course of a year of [...]
Mold & Yeast Count Distributions - CVAS Fall 2009
January 4th, 2010
Summaries of mold and yeast count distributions for corn silage, corn grain, haycrop silage, and TMR for the Fall of 2009.
Below are links to the PDF files for Mold and Yeast Count Distributions for the Fall of 2009.
Mold & Yeast Count Distributions - CVAS Fall 2009
Mold & Yeast Count Distribution Slides - CVAS Fall [...]
World Ag Expo Forage Challenge
December 23rd, 2009
Are you a forage producer in the Western U.S.? Participate in the World Ag Expo Forage Challenge with the opportunity to win $2,000, $1500, or $1000 for providing a sample of your quality forage!
Mycotoxin and Mold ID Summaries
December 18th, 2009
The following link provides summaries of mycotoxin and mold identification evaluations of feed determined on samples at CVAS from 10-1-09 through 12-7-09. A “Northeast” summary of mycotoxin incidence is available as well. We will continue to update this information periodically.
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.