Rock River Laboratory Inc. has opened the doors to the company’s latest feed and forage analysis laboratory in Binghamton, N.Y.

The addition to the Rock River Laboratory family creates a new option for animal nutrition consultants, nutritionists and industry partners in the northeastern U.S. to access analytical services at a convenient location.

Utilizing wet chemistry and near-infrared spectroscopy, Rock River Laboratory-Northeast will offer key feed and forage testing analyses, including manure, kernel processing score, total mixed ration digestibility, neutral detergent fiber digestibility and total-tract neutral detergent fiber digestibility (licensed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison), among others.

“Our customers have been eager for us to expand our reach further east,” Rock River Laboratory director of operations Zachery Meyer said. “To meet their needs, we put together the right team to build relationships while delivering the value and exceptional service that Rock River Laboratory is committed to providing.”

Staff at the Binghamton location expertise will also provide technical support and insights to all Rock River Laboratory locations.

“This new laboratory location brings a new opportunity for comprehensive digestion analyses to open doors to better serve our eastern partners through accurate results, coupled with service and expertise,” Dr. John Goeser, animal nutrition, research and innovation director for Rock River Laboratory, said.

Rock River Laboratory-Northeast is now accepting feedstuffs samples for analysis. Samples can be dropped off at: 21 Kattelville Rd., Binghamton, N.Y., or shipped for free with a Rock River Laboratory shipping label to: P.O. Box 34, Chenango Bridge, N.Y. 13745.

Headquartered in Watertown, Wis., Rock River Laboratory provides production assistance to the agriculture industry through the use of advanced analytical systems, progressive techniques and research-supported analyses.