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loveletters Reg. Oct 2015	Posted 2017-09-16 3:06 PM Subject: Testing Hay
Member Posts: 23	Wanting to send some hay samples in for a complete profile analysis. Any labs you recommend working with? --loveletters
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2017-09-16 5:04 PM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Take a Picture Posts: 12842	Usually, a state university that has an Ag Dept does it. We use TAMU and I am sure they will test for anyone. You need to go by their guidelines for collecting samples. Your County Agricultural Agent should be able to help you. Edited to add that if it is hay that you are buying especially from a feed store, it is not worth it. Edited by streakysox 2017-09-16 5:06 PM
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rodeodreamin Reg. Aug 2004	Posted 2017-09-17 8:49 AM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Expert Posts: 1930 Location: Not where I should be...	The state labs are your best bet like the above poster said, but if you need a sugar content not every state lab does that. Call first. Equi- analytical is who i use for sugar content for my sensitive horse.
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uno-dos-tres! Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2017-09-17 5:49 PM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Expert Posts: 4766 Location: Bandera, TX	rodeodreamin - 2017-09-17 8:49 AM The state labs are your best bet like the above poster said, but if you need a sugar content not every state lab does that. Call first. Equi- analytical is who i use for sugar content for my sensitive horse. This is the best lab in the country.
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Ohiobarrelracer Reg. Feb 2017	Posted 2017-09-18 6:59 AM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Extreme Veteran Posts: 534 Location: Ohio girl moved to PA	Does anyone know how much this normall runs price wise? The barn i board at did hay this year and the owner is NOT horse savy at all, hes still learning, and id like to get it tested before i buy. It would be easier considering its already on the property and cheaper but want to make sure its good enough for my boys. TIA
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rodeodreamin Reg. Aug 2004	Posted 2017-09-18 12:35 PM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Expert Posts: 1930 Location: Not where I should be...	The package I went with this year was $28. But remember, the results you get back are only as good as the representable sample you send in. This site should be able answer all of your questions. http://equi-analytical.com/standard-analytical-services/
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loveletters Reg. Oct 2015	Posted 2017-09-20 5:38 PM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Member Posts: 23	Thanks everyone. I was actually looking into Equi-Analytical and will go with them.
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Kry5ta1 Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2017-09-22 2:59 PM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Three in a Bikini Posts: 2035	I use Servi-Tech for feed analysis. They offer a very detailed nutritive profile and are easy to work with.
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TBone Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2017-09-22 5:15 PM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Expert Posts: 2604 Location: Texas	If you happen to need a hay probe core sampler let me know! Equi-Analytical recommends you use a core sampler to get samples from the inside of multiple bales. I used to test my hay all the time and I have the probe. But I don't use it anymore.
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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2017-09-24 7:25 PM Subject: RE: Testing Hay
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1849	Equi- analytical
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