Analysis of fermentation acid provides a snapshot of silage quality and provide important information for managing the storage of these feeds. CVAS provides a basic fermentation test and a fermentation plus option.
Fermentation:
Includes: Dry Matter, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Propionic Acid, Butyric Acid, Iso-butyric Acid, 1,2-Propanediol, Total Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA), pH, Lactic Acid / VFA ratio, Crude Protein Equivalent from Ammonia as a percentage of Dry Matter and Crude Protein.
Fermentation Plus:
Includes the Fermentation test and adds on Methyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol, Ethanol, Propyl Acetate, 2-Butanol, 1-Propanol, Ethyl Lactate, Propyl Lactate.