A short tour of the NIR analysis landscape

Feed manufacturers can be excused for being a little daunted when navigating through the developing world of NIR analysis. On the one hand NIR is becoming easier and more powerful, while on the other, the choice of analysis options is growing rapidly. By Richard Mills, FOSS,Denmark The use of NIR analysis for feed started in earnest in the late 1980s, allowing a quick assessment of essential measurement parameters such as protein and moisture. While the advantages quickly became apparent to