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3559 US Rt. Winesburg, OH 44654: 800-344-1101 Email Website

An independent analytical laboratory that tests forages, commodities, grains, water, soils mycotoxins, plant tissues and manure,

We are truly interested in helping you with your comprehensive and diagnostic analytical needs.

Why Test Water
Water is the most important nutrient consumed by livestock. It may look clean and pure...but what dissolved minerals and other substances does it contain?
Clean Water Is Essential For Rumen Fermentation Metabolism Flow Of Feed Through Digestive Track Normal Blood Volume Nutrient Absorption Plant Growth *Plant & Feed Nutrition Levels		Excessive Mineral Levels Can Cause poor taste & reduced water consumption* Health Problems Effect availability of other Dietary Elements Mineral toxicity Unhealthy Plants
Did You Know? High alkaline water can lead to plants with Iron, Manganese & other nutrient deficiencies Water can contain toxic levels of some salts such as Boron & Chlorine that are bad for plants, even toxic Excessive Iron levels can cause some discoloration of white hair coats High levels of Iron & Sulfur in water can effect the availability of Selenium & Copper

Soil Testing
Soil: a complex medium of organic and inorganic materials providing water and nutrients to the root system of plants to support their growth and development.
Only A Soil Test Will Tell You Nutrients available for plant growth How much fertilizer to apply Soil pH How to correct a problem If your soil has excessive nutrient levels Pasture Quality		How A Soil Test Can Put Money In Your Pocket Efficient Fertilizer Application Increased Crop Yields Increased Food Values Of Crops Avoid Nutrient Runoff
Did You Know Proper soil nutrient levels help plants withstand excessive heat & moisture stress Low soil calcium levels encourage weed growth Different plants require different pH levels for optimum performance

Hay Feed & Forage Testing

Feed & Forage Testing Benefits Better Ability To Balance Rations Able To Determine Market Value Of Hay More Knowledge To Improve Next Crop Able to Cash In On Specialty Markets (Camelid, Dry Cows, Horse)		Avoid These Problems With Forage & Feed Tests Molds, Mycotoxins Protein Deficient Diets Excessive Nutrient Diets
Did You Know Some livestock could be getting to much Selenium through the combination of hay and mineral supplements What you do not know about the forage you feed may be lowering production Hay from different areas may look the same but are not equal in feed value

Why Test? Should I Guess Or Test?