Quantitative determination of Fumonisins (FB1, FB2) by LC-MS/MS. Fumonisins are carcinogenic and can cause head staggers in horses. It is highly toxic to horses and symptoms of exposure include lethargy, decreased feed intake and head pressing.
Taking a water sample
The analytical result is only as good as the sample submitted for analysis. Collecting a representative sample is the first step of the analytical procedure.
Hay & haylage: Different types, cuttings or lots should be analysed separately. Take at least a handful from at least 5 bales selected at random. Combine all the samples and submit as one sample for analysis. The sample should weigh at least 100g.
Grass: Randomly select between 15–20 sites on a ‘W’ formation across the field where the animals have been grazing and clip at grazing height. Combine in a clean plastic bucket and mix. Take at least 500g and pack tightly in a plastic bag and submit sample as fresh as possible.
Grains & mixed feeds: Bulk loads: Randomly collect around 10 samples as the grain is discharged and combine in a clean plastic bucket. Submit at least 500g for analysis. Bags: Collect samples from as many different areas of the bag(s) as possible, mixing if possible to ensure a good representative sample is taken. Submit at least 100g for analysis.
Sample Requirement
Turnaround Time
Price excl VAT
Sample Form
Laboratory
Species
Representative sample in a large Ziploc bag
10 days
€50.00
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Environment & Nutrition
All
Reference Ranges
Recommended upper limit: 2000 µg/kg
*As per EU Recommendation*
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