What is BS EN 17294-Determination of organic acids in animal feeds about?
BS EN 17294 is a standard that serves technical specifications for methods and sampling analysis of animal feeding stuffs to determine the organic acids which enhance the nutritional value of animal feeds.
BS EN 17294 specifies a method for the determination of organic acids in animal feeding stuffs by Ion Chromatography with conductivity detection (IC-CD).
BS EN 17294 method is intended to be used for the determination of formic acid, lactic acid, propionic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid and malic acid as active substances in feed additives, premixtures, feed materials, compound feed and water and for acetic acid in a limited manner in the same matrices. This method determines the total extractable concentration of the above-mentioned organic acids and their salts.
BS EN 17294 advises that the user of this standard determines the working range of the method for each organic acid. The lower limit of the working range depends on the matrix and the interferences encountered. It is advisable that a working range between 10 mg/l and 100 mg/l is achievable.
Note: Limitation occurs during simultaneous determination of high concentration of lactic acid and low concentration of acetic acid. If the ratio of concentration of lactic acid to acetic acid exceeds factor 20, the determination of acetic acid is not guaranteed.
Who is BS EN 17294-Determination of organic acids in animal feeds for?
BS EN 17294 on determination of organic acids in animal feeds is applicable to:
- Manufacturers of animal feeds
- Dealers and importers of animal feeds
- Testing houses and labs for animal feeds
Why should you use BS EN 17294-Determination of organic acids in animal feeds?
Organic acids and their salts such as citric acid, formic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, fumaric acid, benzoic acid and sorbic acid are animal feed additives that play an important role in animal feeding by improving the animal’s performance and decreasing the development of (pathogenic) microorganisms in the intestine, especially in the pig production.
BS EN 17294 method was successfully tested in an inter-laboratory study in concentrations between 0.02 % up to 27 % of the organic acids which ensures the validity and authenticity of the method.
BS EN 17294 provides you guidance on Ion Chromatography with conductivity detection (IC-CD) method for the determination of organic acids in animal feeds. BS EN 17294 also ensures you perform the method accurately by providing you with the step-by-step procedure for the method.
The guidance in BS EN 17294 enables you to identify organic acid content in animal feeds that enhances animal vitality and performance.
