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FeedTest Season Averages - 2012-13

This season was characterised by an excellent start for hay and silage, although dry conditions dominated the remainder. Early hay and silage results showed excellent digestibilities (DMD) and energies (ME), later cut hay tended to return to more normal figures.

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Fluoride Testing in Infant Health Formula

Dental fluorosis is the staining of teeth beyond optimal levels of fluoride while a child's teeth are developing. This occurs when excess fluoride interferes with the formation of the enamel resulting in white patches or line over the surface of the tooth. Sources of fluoride are mainly found from water fluoridation, toothpaste and various food sources.

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Food Allergy Awareness Week, 13-19 May 2013

Food Allergy Week is a national initiative to raise awareness and to support Australians with food allergies, which is a widespread public health problem on the rise.

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Key Test Data Summary for May 2013

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for May 2013 compared with the same period last season are -12.7%, -9.5% and -9.1% respectively.

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Species Testing - Now available on Meat

Species testing is now offered by Agrifood Technology on various meat and food products. 

“Do you really know what’s in your meat – is beef really 100% beef?”

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