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Agriculture

Optimize your feeding

Regular quality control on-site with ZEISS NIR solutions
  • Check moisture level in seconds and time your harvest with confidence
  • Monitor incoming and stored feed quality in real time
  • Analyze constituents on the spot and fine-tune rations for maximum output
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Challenges

Feed is a major cost factor in animal husbandry, making reliable insights into feed quality essential for effective feeding management. This is particularly relevant in dairy farming, where feed quality can directly influence milk production and animal health. Smart Feeding provides insights along the entire feed value chain, from determining the optimal harvest time and assessing forage quality at ensiling to monitoring changes during storage and evaluating silage at the time of use. Whether used for animal feeding or biogas production, up-to-date information supports informed decisions at every stage, from adjusting feed rations to making the best use of available silage.

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Harvest time determination

The condition and quality of forage crops determine how they are used. A thorough understanding of the dry matter content of forage crops makes it possible to optimize both the harvest timing and the harvesting process.

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Incoming feed inspection

Regular monitoring of feed in the silo is necessary to ensure that the feed does not spoil. Regular assessment of feed quality helps identify potential deficiencies early on and make the necessary adjustments.

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Daily feed preparation

A balanced and nutrient-rich diet has a positive effect on animal health and milk production in cows. Regular, real-time quality analysis provides significant added value for the direct feeding of not only dairy cows but also animals at various life stages (dry cows, cattle, sick animals, calves).

Our solutions

Portable spectrometer systems for feed analysis

  • AURA® analzyer

    Integrated solution for on-site feed and forage analysis
    Front view of AURA analyzer

    AURA® analyzer brings reliable feed analysis directly to where it is needed. Designed for regular on-site measurements, it provides high-quality results for key feed parameters. A comprehensive range of pre-installed calibrations for different feed types provides reliable insights into key parameters such as dry matter, protein, starch, sugar and fiber.

    • NIR- system with sample presentation optimized for the application
    • Easy operation via app with interfaces to other programs
    • Wide range of calibrations for fresh crops, silages and more
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  • AURA® handheld NIR

    Versatile portable spectrometer for a variety of environments
    AURA handheld NIR side view

    Designed for flexible on-site measurements, AURA® handheld NIR provides NIR spectroscopy in a compact, portable format. The full spectrometer is ready to use and features a rugged design for operation in a variety of environments. Digital data transfer connects measurements taken in the field with further analysis and data use.

    • Lab-quality results anywhere, anytime
    • Full spectrometer – ready to go out of the box
    • Instant data transfer from the field to the lab
    • Rugged design for maximum durability
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Measured goods & parameters

Measure moisture, protein, starch, sugar, ADFom, aNDFom, ash and fat
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    Corn silage

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    Grass silage

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    Wheat

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    Hay

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    Alfalfa

  • Close-up of chopped corn

    Chopped corn

  • Close-up of fresh grass

    Fresh grass

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    And many more

Your benefits

Informed feeding decisions

Based on feed quality data

Regular monitoring of feed quality provides the data needed to make informed feeding decisions. It can help maintain consistent milk production, manage feed costs and support animal health.

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    Reliable results thanks to precise measurement on site.

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    More clarity when determining feed quality.

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    Better support for the efficient use of available resources.

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