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$ FORAGE ANALYSES . PROCEDURES . Dr. Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin Dr. David R. Mertens, USDA-ARS US Dairy FORAGE Research Center Ms. Nancy Thiex, South Dakota State University July, 1993. National FORAGE Testing Association Box 371115. Omaha, NE 68137. (402) 333-7485. Table of Contents Historical Development of FORAGE Quality Testing Certification .. 1. Section A - laboratory Sample Preparation .. 2. 1. Sample Preparation .. 2. Preparing samples greater than approximately 85% dry matter for grinding .. 4. Preparing samples less than approximately 85% dry matter for grinding .. 5. Grinding with a Cutting Mill .. 6. Grinding with a Cyclone Mill (Udy, Cyclotec or equivalent) .. 7. Section B - PROCEDURES for Certification.
7 3) Grind entire sample to pass 4 to 6 mm sieve in Wiley or other large mill. 4) Reduce the sample size in a gated riffle splitter to amount desired for laboratory subsample.
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