Precision farming with NIR spectrometry: Feed analysis directly on your farm

Optimizing your livestock nutrition is crucial for a healthy and productive herd. With NIR spectrometry you can quickly and accurately determine the nutritional value of forages such as hay, silage and straw, directly on your farm.

Why NIR spectrometry?

• Accurate feed analysis: Determine dry matter, protein content, starch, fiber content and other important parameters.
• Time saving: Avoid time-consuming and costly laboratory analyses.
• Portable: Perform analyses wherever and whenever it suits you.
• Cost-saving: Optimize your rations and avoid unnecessary costs.
• Improved animal nutrition: Ensure a healthier and more productive livestock.

The scientific principle behind NIR spectrometry

NIR spectrometers measure the reflection of near-infrared light on the feed. Based on these measurements, a computer model can calculate the composition of the feed.

From forage analysis and rations to pasture management: How NIR spectrometry connects the puzzle pieces

• Roughage analysis: Determine the nutritional value of hay, silage, straw and other roughage.
• Pasture monitoring: Measure the nutritional value of pasture grass for optimal grazing.
• Ration optimization: Create balanced rations for your livestock.
• Quality control: Check the quality of purchased food

Why every farmer needs a NIR spectrometer:

• Increased precision: Accurate measurements for better decision making.
• Reduced costs: Save on laboratory costs and feed waste.
• Improved animal health: Provide optimal nutrition for your livestock.
• Sustainability: Reduce environmental pressure by using raw materials more efficiently.

Read more here about the various analyzers from ITPhotonics (Polispec) and Spectral Evolution for precision nutrition.