{"title":"Breeder Lab — Data-Driven Breeding Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eData-driven tools for commercial rabbitries, guinea pig rescues, and goat dairies. Forage analyzers, moisture meters, breeding record software, and custom pellet formulation services.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRun Your Operation Like a Lab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional rabbitries and breeding operations compete on feed conversion ratio (FCR), litter size, weight gain, and mortality rate. Every improvement requires measurement. Ametza's Breeder Lab collection brings lab-grade instrumentation and data workflows to operations of every scale — from hobby rabbitries tracking a single line to 500-doe commercial operations measuring weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Breeder Lab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable forage moisture meters\u003c\/strong\u003e — instant readings for incoming hay bales\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein test kits\u003c\/strong\u003e — colorimetric and NIR-based options for field use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital scales\u003c\/strong\u003e — precision scales for weighing kits, litters, and daily feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder record software\u003c\/strong\u003e — cloud-based herd management with pedigree tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCage tags \u0026amp; breeder notebooks\u003c\/strong\u003e — analog backups for the barn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and body-condition scoring charts\u003c\/strong\u003e — laminated, waterproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH and water-quality test strips\u003c\/strong\u003e — water quality directly impacts production\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom pellet formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — build your own protein\/calcium profile, minimum 24-pallet run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Setup by Operation Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEssential tools\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–10 rabbits (hobby)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital scale, cage tags, record notebook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–50 does (small rabbitry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove + moisture meter + breeder software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein test kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–200 does (mid-size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove + protein test kit + water test strips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNIR analyzer, custom pellet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200+ does (commercial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull lab package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-site nutritionist, private-label pellet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom Pellet Formulation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial rabbitries, show breeders, and vet clinics can spec their own pellet profile. Common customizations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElevated protein (20%+) for meat lines pushing 4.5 lb in 70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduced calcium for breeding does with urinary history\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdded lysine and methionine for show-coat development\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProbiotics for post-weaning gut support\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecies-specific blends (guinea pig, chinchilla, degu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum run 24 pallets, 4-week lead time. Each custom run comes with a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/commercial-rabbitry-feed\"\u003efull certificate of analysis\u003c\/a\u003e and can be private-labeled for retail sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeder Software \u0026amp; Record Keeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern breeder software tracks pedigree, kindle dates, wean weights, FCR, and mortality across generations. Our recommended platforms integrate with smartphone scale apps, barcode cage tags, and quarterly forage analysis results. Result: data-driven culling decisions, verified show lineage, and easier compliance with show-club registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Quality \u0026amp; Rabbit Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater pH, hardness, and microbial load directly affect rabbit production. Test strips let you monitor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003epH (target 6.5–8.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal dissolved solids (\u0026lt;500 ppm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColiform bacteria (zero detection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNitrates (\u0026lt;10 ppm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reverse-osmosis or mineralized-filter system pays for itself in improved FCR within 6 months for most commercial operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Commercial Breeders Work with Ametza\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNamed sales rep with breeder-desk expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuarterly forage-analysis reviews for accounts over 4 pallets\/month\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirst access to custom-protein runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCo-branded marketing materials for retail customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShow-judge-accepted COA documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/commercial-rabbitry-feed\"\u003eExplore commercial rabbitry program\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale-hay-pellets-usa\"\u003eRequest wholesale quote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"custom-pellet-formulation-service","title":"Ametza Custom Pellet Formulation Service — 2,000 lb Minimum","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave a species, breed, or brand that needs a pellet nobody else makes? Our Imperial Valley feed scientists will design, batch-test, and mill a custom formulation for you — 500 lb minimum, 14-day turnaround.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-hour consultation\u003c\/strong\u003e with our lead formulator (PhD Animal Science)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient-profile design\u003c\/strong\u003e — protein, fiber, calcium, amino-acid targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample batch (10 lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e for palatability and durability testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull lab assay\u003c\/strong\u003e — guaranteed analysis panel at Midwest Labs (Omaha, NE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction run minimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 lb (10 × 50 lb bags)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate-label bagging\u003c\/strong\u003e — your logo, your story, our mill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExample Custom Formulations We've Milled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-calcium (0.4%) pellet for a chinchilla breeder cooperative\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18% protein + alfalfa meal for a Flemish Giant breeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrivate-label timothy pellet for a boutique DTC guinea-pig brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVet-prescribed low-starch pellet for a GI-compromised rabbit colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrder this service — we schedule the consult within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsultation (60 min) — we translate your goals into a formulation spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample milled + shipped within 7 days — you feed-test and approve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction batch milled within 14 days of approval\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e500 lb shipped freight to your facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run a smaller batch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 lb is our minimum — anything smaller is uneconomical at our mill scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I keep the formulation IP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — custom formulations are exclusively yours. Confidentiality agreement provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add ingredients you don't stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly — FDA-registered feed-grade inputs only. Discuss in consult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the unit cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaries by formulation. Typical range is $1.15–$2.00\/lb including private-label bagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale-hay-pellets-usa\"\u003eWholesale Pricing \u0026amp; Private Label\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/breeder-lab\"\u003eBreeder Lab Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ametza-xlinks --\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Ametza\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfalfa-hay-pellets-10lb-rabbits-guinea-pigs\"\u003eAlfalfa 10 lb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/timothy-hay-pellets-25lb-horses-goats\"\u003eTimothy 25 lb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forage-pellet-variety-pack-alfalfa-timothy-orchard\"\u003eVariety Pack\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/barn-master-bulk-pellets-50lb-commercial\"\u003eBulk 50 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding guides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/flemish-giant-rabbit-food\"\u003eFlemish Giant\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/netherland-dwarf-rabbit-food\"\u003eNetherland Dwarf\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/holland-lop-feeding-guide\"\u003eHolland Lop\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mini-rex-rabbit-food\"\u003eMini Rex\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lionhead-rabbit-food\"\u003eLionhead\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nigerian-dwarf-goat-food\"\u003eNigerian Dwarf Goat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pygmy-goat-food\"\u003ePygmy Goat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-for-chinchillas\"\u003eChinchilla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-california\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-texas\"\u003eTexas\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-florida-humid-climate\"\u003eFlorida\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-new-york-northeast\"\u003eNortheast\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-pacific-northwest\"\u003ePacific Northwest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop by category:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hay-pellets\"\u003eHay Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feeders-dispensers\"\u003eFeeders \u0026amp; Dispensers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storage-safety\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bundles-starter-kits\"\u003eBundles \u0026amp; Starter Kits\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emergency-prep\"\u003eEmergency Prep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ametza LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50049380778204,"sku":"AMZ-CUST-PELL-FORM-SERV","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/6265\/4172\/files\/image_e39aa572-33f9-4150-a566-d76912ffb038.png?v=1776329238"},{"product_id":"pellet-freshness-test-strips-25-pack","title":"Ametza Pellet Freshness Test Strips — 25 Pack (Mold \u0026 Moisture)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStale or moldy pellets can trigger GI stasis in 24 hours. These 30-second test strips tell you whether any bag — yours or a competitor's — is still safe to feed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop one strip into a handful of pellets, wait 30 seconds, compare to the chart. Moisture above 13% turns the strip blue; mold-precursor mycotoxins (aflatoxin, ochratoxin) turn the strip pink. If either signal appears, discard the bag immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25 single-use freshness test strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor reference chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMoisture-proof foil pouch (strips last 18 months unopened)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted usage instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny bag stored over 90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny bag bought on clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny bag received with visible water damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBefore feeding in hot\/humid climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it detect dust?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — dust is visual. For dust-free pellets see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dust-free-rabbit-pellets\"\u003edust-free line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work on any brand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — any hay or grain pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the strips chemical-safe for the pellets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but discard the tested pellets — do not feed the handful used in testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf life?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 months unopened, 6 months after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storage-safety\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Safety Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pellet-moisture-absorber-packs-100-count\"\u003eMoisture Absorber Packs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ametza-xlinks --\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Ametza\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfalfa-hay-pellets-10lb-rabbits-guinea-pigs\"\u003eAlfalfa 10 lb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/timothy-hay-pellets-25lb-horses-goats\"\u003eTimothy 25 lb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forage-pellet-variety-pack-alfalfa-timothy-orchard\"\u003eVariety Pack\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/barn-master-bulk-pellets-50lb-commercial\"\u003eBulk 50 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding guides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/flemish-giant-rabbit-food\"\u003eFlemish Giant\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/netherland-dwarf-rabbit-food\"\u003eNetherland Dwarf\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/holland-lop-feeding-guide\"\u003eHolland Lop\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mini-rex-rabbit-food\"\u003eMini Rex\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lionhead-rabbit-food\"\u003eLionhead\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nigerian-dwarf-goat-food\"\u003eNigerian Dwarf Goat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pygmy-goat-food\"\u003ePygmy Goat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-for-chinchillas\"\u003eChinchilla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-california\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-texas\"\u003eTexas\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-florida-humid-climate\"\u003eFlorida\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-new-york-northeast\"\u003eNortheast\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-pacific-northwest\"\u003ePacific Northwest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop by category:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hay-pellets\"\u003eHay Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feeders-dispensers\"\u003eFeeders \u0026amp; Dispensers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storage-safety\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bundles-starter-kits\"\u003eBundles \u0026amp; Starter Kits\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emergency-prep\"\u003eEmergency Prep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ametza LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50049947271388,"sku":"AMZ-PELL-FRES-TEST-STRI","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/6265\/4172\/files\/image_c94b93a0-abdb-44bc-bc92-17b6e09e7947.png?v=1776329739"},{"product_id":"forage-analysis-lab-test-kit-mail-in","title":"Ametza Forage Analysis Kit — Mail-In Lab Test for Homegrown Hay","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnow exactly what you're feeding. Mail us 4 oz of any hay, pellet, or forage, and our lab partner (Midwest Labs, Omaha NE) returns a full guaranteed-analysis report in 7 business days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-addressed specimen pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e with 4 oz sample bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSPS Priority Mail return label\u003c\/strong\u003e (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e crude protein, crude fiber, ADF, NDF, calcium, phosphorus, moisture, aflatoxin, ochratoxin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmailed PDF report\u003c\/strong\u003e within 7 business days of sample receipt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional consult\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30-min call with our formulator ($50 extra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Uses This Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFarmers buying hay by the ton and want to verify seller's GA panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreeders switching hay sources and want a baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRescue shelters getting donated hay of unknown provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResearchers needing certified analysis for publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 business days from sample receipt at the lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I test non-Ametza hay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — any hay, pellet, or forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about mycotoxins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2 and ochratoxin A included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I get raw lab data?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — full lab certificate attached to the PDF report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/breeder-lab\"\u003eBreeder Lab Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ametza-xlinks --\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Ametza\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfalfa-hay-pellets-10lb-rabbits-guinea-pigs\"\u003eAlfalfa 10 lb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/timothy-hay-pellets-25lb-horses-goats\"\u003eTimothy 25 lb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forage-pellet-variety-pack-alfalfa-timothy-orchard\"\u003eVariety Pack\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/barn-master-bulk-pellets-50lb-commercial\"\u003eBulk 50 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding guides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/flemish-giant-rabbit-food\"\u003eFlemish Giant\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/netherland-dwarf-rabbit-food\"\u003eNetherland Dwarf\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/holland-lop-feeding-guide\"\u003eHolland Lop\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mini-rex-rabbit-food\"\u003eMini Rex\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lionhead-rabbit-food\"\u003eLionhead\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nigerian-dwarf-goat-food\"\u003eNigerian Dwarf Goat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pygmy-goat-food\"\u003ePygmy Goat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-for-chinchillas\"\u003eChinchilla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-california\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-texas\"\u003eTexas\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-florida-humid-climate\"\u003eFlorida\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-new-york-northeast\"\u003eNortheast\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hay-pellets-pacific-northwest\"\u003ePacific Northwest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop by category:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hay-pellets\"\u003eHay Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feeders-dispensers\"\u003eFeeders \u0026amp; 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This software auto-calculates FCR from Bluetooth-connected feed carts, pairs with barcode ear-tag scanners, and exports USDA-format records. 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