Fresh Grass Check
Maximise the value of your forage
Fresh Grass Check
Analysis of fresh grass provides an up-to-date picture of grass quality. Beyond a visual assessment of the field, the analysis gives precise figures on nutritional value and helps determine the best time for harvesting, grazing management and fertilisation.
Why analyse fresh grass?
Fresh Grass Check can be carried out for several reasons. In addition to your own visual judgement of the crop, it’s useful to know the exact nutritional composition of the grass.
The analysis supports decisions such as choosing the right harvest moment, evaluating what animals eat during the grazing season and fine-tuning fertilisation, all essential for healthy livestock and efficient feed use.
Determine ideal mowing time
Understanding mowing decisions
Farmers and horse keepers often have different opinions about when to mow, and practical factors such as weather or contractor availability can play a role. Increasingly, livestock owners rely on analytical data rather than visual assessment. While grass length is easy to judge, nutritional value is not. A Fresh Grass Check analysed by Eurofins provides reliable insight within five working days.
Agronomic and nutritional factors
The ideal mowing time depends on local conditions such as temperature, rainfall, field history, fertilisation, soil type and the livestock ration. Timely ration adjustment also helps prevent digestive and metabolic problems during the grazing season.
Know animal intake during grazing
When cows or horses are housed, you know exactly what they eat. On pasture, that’s harder to assess. A Fresh Grass Check shows the actual nutritional value of the grass, allowing you to adjust rations, concentrates, pellets or supplements to animal requirements.
This reduces digestive and metabolic issues and supports fertility, milk yield and overall performance during the grazing season.
Assess fertilisation levels
Fresh Grass Check also provides valuable insight into fertilisation efficiency. It links grass quality to nutrient availability and helps fine-tune fertilisation strategies.
Parameters such as sugar and sodium indicate palatability and energy balance - practical data to improve soil fertility and forage quality.
Parameters analysed in Fresh grass Check
Fresh Grass Check analyses key components that determine the nutritional and feed value of fresh grass. From dry matter, protein and sugars to fibre, minerals and sodium, each parameter provides practical insight into grass quality, palatability and fertilisation efficiency.
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