The Polesie Agrarian Ecological Institute offers feed quality testing services to consumers — utilizing a Hybrid rapid method for the majority of quality parameters under outsourcing agreements and/or subcontracting and is looking for partners to conclude a distribution services agreements.

Hybrid rapid methods for feed quality analysis represent modern approaches that combine multiple analytical technologies to quickly and accurately determine feed composition and properties. Their development and application are of great importance to agriculture, livestock farming, and the food industry.

Importance of developing hybrid rapid methods.
1. Increased analysis accuracy:
- Hybrid methods combine the advantages of various technologies (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography, biosensor methods) to yield more accurate results.
2. Analysis speed:
- Rapid methods reduce analysis time, which is crucial for real-time feed quality control.
3. Multifunctionality:
- These methods can simultaneously determine multiple parameters, such as the content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, toxins, and other components.
4. Resource efficiency:
- Using hybrid methods lowers laboratory testing costs by minimizing reagent consumption and reducing processing time.
5. Resilience to external factors:
- Hybrid methods ensure consistent results even when environmental conditions change.

Key areas of application for hybrid rapid methods.
1. Feed quality control in production:
- Rapid verification of raw materials and finished products for compliance with quality standards.
- Determination of nutrient and toxic component levels.
2. Livestock farming:
- Real-time assessment of feed nutritional value to optimize animal diets.
- Monitoring for the absence of harmful substances, such as mycotoxins or pesticides.
3. Scientific research:
- Studying the impact of various feed components on animal health and productivity.
- Developing new feed formulations with improved characteristics.
4. Environmental monitoring:
- Detecting contaminants in feed, such as heavy metals, antibiotic residues, or pesticides.
5. Mobile laboratories:
- Use of portable devices for feed analysis directly in the field.
6. Integration with digital technologies:
- Application of hybrid methods combined with data management systems (e.g., IoT) to automate quality control.

Examples of technologies used in hybrid methods:
1. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy:
- Rapid analysis of feed composition without sample destruction.
2. Chromatographic methods:
- Determination of vitamin, fatty acid, and other component content.
3. Biosensors:
- Detection of mycotoxins, antibiotics, and other contaminants.
4. Mass spectrometry:
- Precise analysis of the composition of complex mixtures.
5. Fluorescence methods:
- Assessment of the quality of proteins and other organic compounds.

A rapid method developed at the Polesie Agrarian Ecological Institute combines traditional laboratory feed analysis ("wet chemistry") with near-infrared (NIRS) analysis. This approach enabled the creation of the first domestic database of feed quality parameters and the development of mathematical models for the majority of the quality indicators studied.

Information on this hybrid rapid method is available in the catalog "100 Best Developments of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for the National Economy (2022–2023)," pp. 153–154.

Implementation of this development has made it possible to:
- obtain a product that is innovative for Belarus, enabling the use of an advanced method for assessing feed quality;
- acquire reliable data on feed nutritional value across a wider range of parameters in a shorter timeframe compared to traditional methods;
- promptly meet the needs of the region's agricultural enterprises for analytical information on feed quality, thereby allowing for the rapid formulation and adjustment of animal rations.

There are no domestic equivalents. Unlike foreign counterparts, the mathematical models integrated into this development rely on a regional library of feed quality spectra, enabling NIRS analysis accuracy levels of 94–98%.

The method is used in the work of the Sectoral Research Laboratory for Feed Quality of the Polesie Agrarian Ecological Institute.

An initiative-based project carried out by the Polesie Agrarian-Ecological Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in 2020–2023.

The Institute’s primary mission is to conduct fundamental and applied research aimed at developing scientifically grounded measures for the conservation and sustainable use of the natural resource potential of the Polesie region.

Research areas:
- Agrobiology. Scientific substantiation of key elements in the cultivation technology for forage crops (including non-traditional varieties) and the establishment of highly productive, environment-stabilizing plant communities in agro-ecologically challenged areas of the Western Polesie agricultural landscape, taking into account modern climate change;
- Biogeochemistry and Ecotoxicology. Study of the migration of xenobiotics (compounds foreign to living organisms that do not participate in cellular structural or energy metabolism) within ecological systems and the mechanisms of their incorporation into natural cycles; investigation of the consequences of altered natural material flows in the biosphere—such as ecological imbalances, transformation of biosphere components, biodiversity loss, and human health risks. Primary efforts focus on studying the impact of heavy metals on the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems, as well as their biological and ecological fate;
- Ecosystem Optimization. Intensification of innovative approaches to the conservation and interactive use of landscape and biological diversity and the agricultural potential of the Polesie region, in the interests of sustainable development and improved quality of life. Promotion of environmental and socio-economic innovations within the framework of local sustainable development strategies and "green" economy projects in the Belarusian Polesie;
- Hydroecology and Ecotechnologies. Assessment of water quality (drinking, surface, and wastewater); numerous projects are being implemented regarding the setting of standards for water protection and use, as well as waste processing; scientific research is being conducted in relevant and promising areas related to improving water quality in our region and minimizing pollution risks;
- Feed quality. Analysis of compliance by agro-industrial organizations with technological regulations and standards during agricultural production.

Research is being conducted within the framework of international collaborations and projects across various scientific fields, including ecology, soil science, zoology and botany, hydrology, biogeochemistry and ecotoxicology, plant physiology and biochemistry, and agricultural sciences.

Information on the composition and areas of activity of the laboratories can be found in the Institute's brochure here.

Official website of the Polesie Agrarian Ecological Institute.

The Institute’s primary mission is to conduct fundamental and applied research aimed at developing scientifically grounded measures for the conservation and sustainable use of the natural resource potential of the Polesie region.

Research areas:
- Agrobiology. Scientific substantiation of key elements in the cultivation technology for forage crops (including non-traditional varieties) and the establishment of highly productive, environment-stabilizing plant communities in agro-ecologically chal

Customers interested in purchasing feed quality testing services using the Hybrid Rapid Method for the majority of tested quality parameters under an outsourcing agreement and/or subcontracting.

Partners interested in purchasing feed quality testing services using the Hybrid Rapid Method for the majority of tested quality parameters under a distribution services agreement.