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Laboratory testing for safety, quality, and control of feed and livestock products

 

Feed safety represents a strategic element for the entire livestock supply chain. The quality of raw materials intended for the nutrition of cattle, pigs, and poultry directly affects the safety and quality characteristics of animal-derived products.

For this reason, Lifeanalytics supports farmers, feed mills, and premix manufacturers through specific controls dedicated to:

  • Nutritional characterization: verification of the nutritional properties of complete feed, complementary feed, and raw materials.
  • Control of premixes, additives, and ingredients: quality checks on premixes, additives, and ingredients intended for animal nutrition.
  • Mycotoxin and contaminant monitoring: monitoring contaminants that can transfer along the supply chain into meat, milk, and eggs.
  • Regulatory compliance: verification of regulatory compliance for feed intended for cattle, pigs, poultry, and other livestock species.
  • Logistics quality control: verification of raw material quality during storage and transport.
  • Self-Control and traceability support: technical assistance for self-control programs and supply chain traceability.

Thanks to these activities, companies can improve food safety, reduce the risk of non-compliance, and guarantee high quality standards throughout the entire production chain.

 

Regulations and compliance in the feed and animal nutrition sector


Veterinarian in a white coat with a blue clipboard examining a cow in a barn, symbolizing Lifeanalytics' livestock serviceThe animal nutrition sector is governed by a particularly rigorous European regulatory framework aimed at ensuring safety throughout the supply chain. Key regulatory references include:

  • Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 – Laying down requirements for feed hygiene
  • Directive 2002/32/EC – On undesirable substances in animal feed
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/6 – On veterinary medicinal products
  • Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 – Hygiene of foodstuffs
  • Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 – On the placing on the market and use of feed

Laboratory testing allows for the verification of feed and raw material compliance with the safety limits established by European legislation, reducing health and reputational risks along the supply chain.

 

Laboratory testing for feed and animal nutrition

Our ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accredited laboratories guarantee reliable data to support livestock companies during audits, official controls, and supply chain verifications in the following areas:

  • Dairy cows in a barn eating hay, symbolizing Lifeanalytics' livestock service.Microbiological safety: screening for pathogens, hygiene indicators, molds, and yeasts (including via rapid MALDI-TOF technology) on raw materials and feed to verify process hygiene and support HACCP plans.
  • Chemical contaminants: analysis of pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals, dioxins, PCBs, PAHs, and PFAS to prevent feed contamination from transferring to animal-derived products and to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Nutritional analysis and composition: proximate analysis (protein, fat, fiber, ash) and control of additives to optimize feed formulations and ensure consistency with declared technical data.
  • GMOs, allergens, and advanced controls: GMO testing for traceability, allergen screening to prevent cross-contamination, and microplastics screening to strengthen supply chain transparency and quality.
  • Shelf life and stability: real-time and accelerated stability studies to monitor the physicochemical and microbiological stability of feed over time, scientifically defining commercial shelf life.

 

Your trusted experts for the livestock supply chain

Choosing Lifeanalytics means relying on a leading analytical partner for the livestock sector, capable of turning laboratory data into operational safety and business protection. Every day, we help companies reduce the risk of non-compliance and recalls, and face audits and inspections with clear evidence to protect their brand value and market access.

At Lifeanalytics, we provide a comprehensive ecosystem of testing, consulting, and training services, backed by constant regulatory updates, to help companies make confident decisions and safeguard their business.

 

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