Given the usual variations in feed quality and price volatility, it is vital for farmers to be able to accurately determine the exact nutritional composition of ingredients and understand the impact of feed formulation on performance and profitability. NutriOpt offers fast and accurate desktop and mobile solutions for develping safe and cost-efficient diets using actionable analysis and insights.
One common and proven method for testing raw materials and complete feed is Near-infrared Spectroscopy (NIR). NIR makes it possible to determine the nutritional components (e.g., fat, protein and moisture) of a sample quickly and easily. Trouw Nutrition has developed NIR calibrations for a wide variety of feed ingredients, based on our unique and extensive database.
A major breakthrough in feed analysis is the ability to test feed ingredients in the field, at the feed mill or on the farm.
NutriOpt offers on-site testing solutions, including through a combination of a handheld NIR scanner, mobile application and connection to NutriOpt's nutritional database. This allows you to perform accurate analyses and get instant results using your smartphone, without needing to send samples offsite.
It has become more important to test mycotoxins in raw materials, as these toxins pose a serious risk to animal health and performance. In addition to the proven NIR technology, new solutions have been developed over the years to provide the feed industry with more detailed information on the presence of mycotoxins. Having accurate data on contamination levels enables you to monitor trends relating to raw materials per region and adjust purchasing decisions around raw materials and feed.
