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Feed Testing Program

Hay Bales

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Feed Tests

Members receive 2 Free basic feed tests per year.  This can be used in various types of feed, including hay, silage and grain.

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Sampling hay, silage, and grain provides beef cattle producers with accurate information on feed quality, helping them balance rations more effectively, reduce waste, and ensure cattle meet nutritional needs for growth, reproduction, and overall health. Regular feed testing also allows producers to identify deficiencies early, make cost-effective supplement decisions, and ultimately improve herd performance and profitability.

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Additional Tests Available (At Cost)

Feed Quality for Horse​

  • $120/Sample

Nitrate Add-on 

  • $17/Sample

Selenium Add-on​

  • $69/Sample

Mold Count Add on 

  • $45/Sample

Rush Shipping 

  • $50/Shipment


PCBFA prefers to ship 6 or more samples at a time in order to obtain free shipping.  If you require your results sooner, we are happy to accommodate that and bill you a $50 flat rate for shipping!

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Prices are subject to change if changed by the laboratory.

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Collecting Samples

Samples should be packed in large ziploc bags that are labeled with:

  • Producer Name

  • Date

  • Feed Identification​
     

PCBFA has several feed testing probes available in our Fairview Office.

 

Producers are encouraged to use a probe for 24-hours. The use of a PCBFA probe is free with a $200 fully refundable deposit.

 

The following Agriculture Service Boards also have probes available for their ratepayers to use; contact each office for information:

  • Saddle Hills County

  • Big Lakes County

  • M.D. of Greenview


Special Handling Note:  Silage must be kept cold or frozen.  For best results, vacuum seal your sample and store it in your freezer until delivery.

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Once Collected

Probes and samples can be dropped off at the following locations: 

  • Fairview Research Farm

  • M.D. of Greenview Ag Services Building in (Valleyview) 

  • Saddle Hills County Office

  • County of Grande Prairie Ag Services Building (Clairmont)

 

Turn around time to receive feed test results is expected to be approximately 2
weeks, possibly longer at the peak of feed testing season this fall.


Results will be sent to each producer via email unless requested otherwise.


PCBFA staff members will be available to assist with interpreting results and
advising on ration balancing guidelines.


Once the majority of the feed tests have been completed for the season, PCBFA logs the feed quality data to gain a better understanding of the feed quality across the Peace Country.

For any questions regarding the feed testing program please contact PCBFA staff for further information.

email: info@pcbfa.ca

phone: 780-523-4033

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