The parameters below give an impression of what is typically analysed in Ration Check.
They provide insight into the nutritional composition, digestibility and stability of mixed rations. Actual availability and analytical methods may vary per country.
Parameter overview
| Category | Example parameters | Purpose / what it tells you |
| Composition | dry matter, crude ash, crude fat, crude fibre, sugar, starch |
Foundation for determining overall ration quality |
| Protein quality | crude protein, soluble crude protein | Indicates total and available protein in the ration |
| Digestibility and stability | organic matter digestibility (OMD), pH, Ammonia fraction (NH₃) |
Key indicators for fermentation quality and feed stability |
| Energy and cell wall fractions | NDF, ADF, ADL, NDF digestibility | Reflects fibre structure and how efficiently animals can utilise energy |
| Minerals and element ratios | Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Chloride, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium | Supplementary chemical analysis |
| Nutrients and ratios | Nitrate, Nitrogen-to-sulphur ratio, Ca/P ratio, Cation–anion balance (DCAB) | Used to monitor nutrient balance and animal health |
| Reference and benchmark values | Target values and averages | Provide benchmarks for evaluating feed quality |
Additional or regional parameters may apply depending on local feeding systems or regulatory standards.