Rock River Laboratory
By Rock River Laboratory
Last reviewed: December 2025
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Overview
Rock River Laboratory focuses on feed and forage analysis serving the dairy and livestock industries. Their testing informs ration formulation and helps optimize nutrition programs.
The lab offers comprehensive analysis including proximate analysis, minerals, digestibility estimates, and mycotoxin screening. Quick turnaround enables timely nutrition decisions.
Rock River works with nutritionists and farms to provide analysis that supports practical feeding decisions.
Snapshot
Description: Rock River Laboratory specializes in feed and forage analysis for dairy and livestock nutrition.
Who It's For: Dairy farms and nutritionists needing accurate feed analysis for ration formulation.
What It Does Best: Provides comprehensive feed and forage analysis with fast turnaround for nutrition management.
Why It Matters: Accurate feed analysis is essential for optimizing dairy nutrition and performance.
Ideal Users
Farm Types: All livestock operations
Herd Size: All sizes
Roles: Nutritionists, Managers, Consultants
Main Features
Forage Analysis
Comprehensive hay and silage testing
Feed Analysis
Complete ingredient testing
Quick Turnaround
Fast result delivery
Mycotoxin Testing
Screen for toxins
Competitive Advantages
Pricing
Model: Per-sample fees
Evaluation Questions
Key Features
- Forage Analysis: Comprehensive hay and silage testing
- Feed Analysis: Complete ingredient testing
- Quick Turnaround: Fast result delivery
- Mycotoxin Testing: Screen for toxins
Advanced Features
- Digestibility: NDF digestibility estimates
- Integration: Works with ration software
Ideal For
Farm Types: All livestock operations
Competitive Advantages
What sets Rock River Laboratory apart from alternatives:
- Feed focus
- Quick results
- Comprehensive testing
- Industry expertise
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Rock River Laboratory:
Full-service forage and feed testing laboratory with rapid turnaround.
Pricing Model: Per-sample laboratory fees
Rock River Laboratory: 920-261-0446. Multiple locations. Volume discounts available.
Pros & Considerations
- Premier forage and feed testing
- Fast turnaround times
- NIR and wet chemistry options
- National dairy industry reach
- Excellent customer service
- Testing costs add up
- Sample submission required
- Interpretation needs nutritionist
- Not a full-service lab for all needs
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Rock River Laboratory on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Fast turnaround
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Rock River Laboratory:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Rock River Laboratory:
- Current testing program?
- What needs testing?
- Turnaround needs?