In modern livestock farming, feed quality is crucial. You can buy expensive equipment and build modern farms, but if the animals’ diets are low-quality, productivity drops, their health deteriorates, and the final product (milk, meat, eggs) loses quality.
This is why feed testing protocols have become more than just a formal document, but a true guarantee of the effectiveness and safety of the entire feeding system.
WinnerAgro pays special attention to this area, as the reliability of testing determines farmers’ trust, the consistency of results, and the manufacturer’s reputation .
What are feed testing protocols in simple terms?
To put it simply, a test report is an official document confirming that the food actually meets the stated standards.
It is compiled by an accredited laboratory that analyzes dozens of parameters: from moisture and protein to the content of trace elements and mycotoxins.
Simply put, it’s like a “quality certificate” for the food. Without it, it’s impossible to be sure the mixture is balanced, safe, and will produce the expected results.
What parameters are checked during feed testing?
Here is an approximate structure of the data that is reflected in the laboratory analysis protocol:
| Indicator | What does it show? | Why is it important? |
| Mass fraction of moisture | Determines the shelf life | Excess moisture leads to mold. |
| Protein (crude protein) | The main source of energy and growth | Deficiency = weight loss, excess = stress on the liver |
| Fiber | Provides digestion | Important for ruminants |
| Ash | Shows the amount of minerals | Too high a proportion is a sign of contamination. |
| Calcium, phosphorus, sodium | Macronutrients | Affect bones and metabolism |
| Mycotoxins , nitrates | Toxins and harmful substances | Dangerous to animal health |
This analysis allows us to understand exactly what animals receive with each kilogram of compound feed or BVMD .
Why should feed testing be carried out in an accredited laboratory?
You can, of course, test the food anywhere, but when it comes to reliability, it’s not just the analysis that’s important, but official confirmation of quality .
An accredited laboratory is more than just a room with instruments; it’s a structure certified at the state level. It operates according to international standards, conducts highly accurate tests, and issues legally binding reports .
WinnerAgro ‘s main advantage is its own accredited laboratory . This means quality control is not just a lip service, but rather at every stage of production —from raw material testing to finished feed analysis.
Each batch of products undergoes laboratory testing according to established protocols, and the results are recorded in official documents recognized by all regulatory authorities of the Republic of Belarus.
This ensures that customers receive not just feed, but a product with guaranteed characteristics , confirmed by the WinnerAgro laboratory. This ensures:
- stability of composition from batch to batch;
- full compliance with animal safety and nutrition standards;
- prompt identification of any deviations and their correction before the product enters the market.
Why do farmers and producers need test reports?
Many farms still view laboratory testing as a formality. But experience shows that those who regularly monitor feed composition achieve 10–20% higher profits by optimizing their diets.
The advantages are obvious:
- Stability control – you can see how the quality of raw materials changes over the seasons.
- Savings – you can adjust the composition in time, eliminating the overuse of expensive additives.
- Productivity – animals absorb nutrients as efficiently as possible.
- Safety – eliminates the risk of mycotoxins and pathogens.
How feed testing protocols affect the final product
Imagine cows being fed a diet deficient in protein or micronutrients. Within a month, milk yield drops, and within three, reproduction suffers.
The same thing happens with poultry: feed with excess moisture or toxins reduces egg production and shell quality.
Essentially, feed quality equals milk, meat, and egg quality . Only a test protocol provides an objective picture—not just a visual assessment, but a quantitative one.
Therefore, companies focused on stable results are sure to implement a system of regular feed monitoring .
A case study from WinnerAgro
One farm that uses WinnerAgro feed and conducts regular laboratory testing has achieved the following:
- reduction of feed consumption per 1 kg of weight gain by 7% ;
- increase in milk fat content by 0.2% ;
- stabilization of growth in young animals without medicinal additives.
The key factor for success is regular testing of feed composition according to test protocols and adjustment of recipes to meet actual performance indicators.
How often should testing be performed?
Recommendations from WinnerAgro experts:
- when purchasing new raw materials – mandatory ;
- when changing supplier – always ;
- for prepared feeds – at least once a quarter ;
- If you have any productivity issues, address them immediately .
Thus, protocols become not just a document, but a quality management tool.
Conclusion: Feed control is an investment, not an expense
To summarize, feed testing protocols guarantee consistent product quality, animal health, and budget savings.
WinnerAgro proves this in practice, offering customers not only ready-made feed, but also a full quality control cycle—from raw materials to laboratory analysis .
Feed tested according to protocol is the assurance that you’re feeding according to science, not just luck. And in modern livestock farming, it’s the scientific approach that distinguishes a successful farm from the rest.
