{"product_id":"dry-forage-nitrate-test-kit","title":"Dry Forage Nitrate Test Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEnsure Your Livestock Feed is Safe - Easy to Use, Quick Results, Environmentally Benign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the NECi Nitrate Test Kit for Dry Forage to prevent livestock illness due to nitrate toxicity, often caused by drought conditions. Obtain accurate and reliable results in less than an hour. These enzyme based test kits are non-toxic and environmentally benign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Test Dry Forage for Nitrate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought may cause stress in plants, encouraging excess nitrate uptake. Too much nitrate in livestock feed may lead to illness or even death, especially in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant and lactating animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals consuming drought-stressed crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest for nitrate levels in very dry livestock feed when samples are too dry to squeeze liquid out, including dry hay, corn stalks, and drought-stricken crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USDA maintains a \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/droughtmonitor.unl.edu\/\" title=\"US Drought Map\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUS Drought Map\u003c\/a\u003e\" showing areas of concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry hay, corn stalks, and drought-stricken crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivestock feed safety screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural research and education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetection Range: 0 - 9000 ppm nitrate (0 - 2000 ppm nitrate-N, up to 0.9% N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults in less than one hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-site testing - no laboratory required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use - no lab experience needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmentally benign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare Samples:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grind or blend your dry forage samples. Add samples to collection tubes with water to extract nitrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix \u0026amp; React:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add buffer and 1 drop of each sample to prepared cuvettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add color reagent and wait for reaction to complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare color to chart or use optional photometer for precise readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from kits for nitrate analysis of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials You Will Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need a blender or grinder to prepare your samples, plus distilled water, measuring teaspoon, scissors, pen, and marker. Kit includes everything else you need to test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample Collection Tubes (contain water for sample extraction)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mL Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic Pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze Bulbs of Buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap Cap Tube of Nitrate Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaction Cuvettes (contain enzyme)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Pipettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Pipettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap Cap Tubes of Color Reagent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard Cuvette Holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Upgrades for Enhanced Accuracy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the kit includes everything you need for visual color matching, you have two optional tools to make reading results even easier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaiaXus Handheld Photometer (Optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor digital precision and data tracking, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gaiaxus-handheld-photometer\" title=\"GaiaXus handheld photometer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGaiaXus photometer\u003c\/a\u003e pairs seamlessly with our kits and connects to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gaiaxus\" title=\"GaiaXus Android app\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGaiaXus Android app\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/gaiaxus\/id6748620502\" title=\"GaiaXus iPhone app\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGaiaXus iPhone app\u003c\/a\u003e for easy result logging. This eliminates guesswork by providing exact numerical readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Nitrate Color Slider Web App (Optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse our free web app for easier visual color matching. Instead of using the printed color chart, match your sample color on screen for more precise readings. No download needed - simply visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nitrate.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enitrate.com\/app\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e to inquire about bulk quantity discounts or wholesale orders, or to request a quote for international orders.\u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@nitrate.com\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5830\/7948\/files\/NTK-DF_instructions.pdf\" title=\"Dry Forage Nitrate Test Kit Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDry Forage Nitrate Test Kit Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5830\/7948\/files\/NTK_Data_Sheet_for_DF_GF_P_S.pdf\" title=\"Data Sheet for Dry Forage\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eData Sheet for Dry Forage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5830\/7948\/files\/Nitrate_Test_Kits_SDS.pdf\" title=\"SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for Nitrate Test Kits\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSDS for On-site Field Test Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Livestock Feeds and Forages Toxicity Chart\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5830\/7948\/files\/Livestock_Feeds_and_Forages_Toxicity_Chart_-_Dry_and_Green.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLivestock Feeds and Forages Nitrate Toxicity Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NECi","offers":[{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":53132907512172,"sku":"NTK-DF-05","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack","offer_id":53132907544940,"sku":"NTK-DF-10","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Pack","offer_id":53132907577708,"sku":"NTK-DF-25","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Pack","offer_id":53767310606700,"sku":"NTK-DF-50","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5830\/7948\/files\/NTK-DF-05.jpg?v=1773172154","url":"https:\/\/nitrate.com\/products\/dry-forage-nitrate-test-kit","provider":"NECi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}