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The sensory analysis of hay gives information as to its feed value, its botanical composition (particularly in cases where poisoning is suspected) and its hygienic status.

 


Information about sensory analysis of hay

2-5 kg of hay are required to perform this analysis. Samples should be representative (i.e., removal of individual probes from different sampling areas, which are then combined into an aggregate sample).