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On-farm instant quality analysis
Abstract
Near infrared reflectance (NIR) spectroscopy has been used to evaluate forage quality since the early 1980s. Until recently, these were relatively sensitive, large laboratory instruments that required finely-ground, dry forage samples for analysis. New technology has allowed the development of small, hand-held NIR units that can work with wet, chopped forage or silage.
Date Issued
2019-03Publisher
Progressive Dairyman
Subject
near infrared reflectance; quality; forage; NIR
Type
article