Sci-Tech has moved its potable water analysis services for the livestock industry exclusively to its Craven Arms laboratory, greatly improving efficiency and turnaround times.

‘Demand for potable water sampling is growing,’ said David Petrie-Dolphin, Business Development Manager at Sci-Tech. ‘It’s important that these samples are tested as soon as they arrive at the laboratory as they have very specific stability times. Any delay in testing may affect the results of even make the sample unfit for analysis. Our greater capacity at our Craven Arms laboratory means we can test waters Monday to Friday, allowing us to better assist our customers with their analysis requirements.

‘This not only increases efficiency on our end, but it also improves turnaround times so that our customers can get their results faster. This helps them make crucial decisions quickly so that they can treat drinking water if they need to before it affects livestock health and productivity.’

The quality and supply of water to livestock has a substantial effect on the health and performance of the animal. Poor water quality leads to livestock diseases that result in performance losses. Livestock farmers are also subject to regulations that are in place to ensure animal products are safe for consumption and to protect the welfare of the animals. Potable water analysis is vitally important to help uphold animal productivity and performance, to safeguard health and animal welfare, and to help farmers maintain compliance.

‘We are always looking for innovative and valuable ways to improve our services for our customers,’ said Julian Salazar, Managing Director of Cawood Agriculture. ‘Streamlining our services to improve efficiency and turnaround times means that we can meet customer requirements whilst continuing to cement our position as the UK’s leading agricultural diagnostics group.’

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