Objectives

The laboratory specializes in the chemical analysis of feed, water, and food products of animal origin, and its main objectives are as follows:

• To provide technical support to producers and exporters of feed, livestock, and animal products in making informed development decisions through:
  • Conducting highly accurate, rapid, and reliable analyses.
  • Offering technical consultations within the laboratory’s areas of specialization.
  • Training practitioners and researchers in relevant analytical and technical fields.
  • Ensuring quality control and assurance, with strict accuracy in documenting results.
  • Enhancing the technical efficiency and competence of the laboratory team.
  • Establishing the laboratory as a recognized and accredited reference center.

The laboratory specializes in the analysis of feed, water, and food products of

animal origin.

1. Chemical Analysis of Feed and Food

This includes:

1. Determination of Moisture Content
2. Determination of Protein, including:
   • Crude protein
   • Non-protein nitrogen (NPN)
   • Digestible protein
   • Non-true protein compounds
3. Determination of Fat Content, including:
   • Ether extract
   • Fat determination using bond-breaking techniques
4. Determination of Fiber Content, including:
   • Neutral detergent fiber (NDF)
   • Acid detergent fiber (ADF)
   • Lignin fiber
   • Cellulose fiber
5. Determination of Ash (Mineral Content), including:
   Major elements:
   • Calcium
   • Phosphorus
   • Magnesium
   • Sodium
   • Potassium
   • Chloride
   • Sulfur
6. Determination of Soluble Carbohydrates, including:
   • Starch
   • Sugars

2. Feed and Food Safety Tests

This includes:

1. Mycotoxins:
   • Total aflatoxins (AFB?, AFB?, AFG?, AFG?, AFM?)
   • Zearalenone