Netherlands based agricultural laboratory and testing services company, Eurofins Agro Testing, and trinamiX GmbH have jointly announced the launch of a mobile feed analysis solution developed for the equine sector. The solution enables forage testing to be carried out directly at stables and pastures across Europe, providing immediate access to nutritional data at the point of use. It is designed to support stable owners, horse feed producers, equine nutritionists, forage dealers, and veterinary professionals by giving them real time insights into forage quality. The solution is intended for use across the full spectrum of equine activities, including sport horses, breeding operations, leisure horses, and rehabilitation settings.
Importance of Forage Analysis in Equine Diets
Forage represents the foundation of a horse’s daily diet, yet its nutritional composition can differ considerably. Variations arise from multiple factors, including plant species, harvest timing, soil characteristics, storage conditions, and regional influences. These differences can directly affect a horse’s nutritional intake. Accurate and on-site forage analysis plays a key role in formulating balanced rations, supporting digestive health, helping to prevent metabolic disorders, and maintaining appropriate performance levels. Access to immediate data allows adjustments to be made without delay, supporting day to day feeding decisions.
Handheld Technology for Immediate Results
At the core of the solution is the handheld trinamiX PAL Two spectrometer, which enables users to analyse forage directly where it is stored or fed. The device can assess fresh grass and clover, hay, and haylage on site. Within seconds, users receive detailed information on a wide range of parameters, including ADF, ADL, crude ash, crude fat, crude fibre, crude protein, dry matter, NDF, digestibility coefficient of organic matter (OMD), sugar and fructans for hay, and pH values for haylage. Energy values are currently available for Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, with additional countries planned for inclusion at a later stage.
Extension of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Equine Use
The launch follows an established collaboration between Eurofins Agro and trinamiX in ruminant nutrition and now extends their mobile near infrared spectroscopy solution to equine applications. The trinamiX PAL Two spectrometer is used in combination with an intuitive mobile app and Eurofins Agro’s equine specific applications. The analytical results are supported by chemometric models that have been developed using thousands of forage samples collected across Europe, ensuring that the analysis reflects a wide range of regional and forage specific conditions.
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Integration With Equine Health and Nutrition Frameworks
The mobile feed analysis solution aligns with the Equi Feed framework, in which animal health is a central focus. This framework is supported by key nutritional pillars that include nutritional content, fibres, trace elements, and minerals. Within this structure, the trinamiX PAL Two solution places particular emphasis on nutritional and fibre analysis, which are regarded as essential elements for equine well being. The approach reflects Eurofins Agro’s broader focus on sustainable agriculture and animal health through data driven tools.
Geographical Availability and Rollout
trinamiX PAL Two spectrometers equipped with Eurofins’ equine applications will be available across an expanding geographical area. The initial rollout covers Benelux, DACH, the Nordic countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Poland. Availability is expected to expand further as the solution is introduced to additional regions, extending access to on-site forage analysis for the equine sector across Europe.