FBA Laboratories is an independent Irish analytical laboratory that has supported farmers, agricultural advisers, veterinary professionals and the wider agri-food industry since 1976. FBA Laboratories Limited was established in 1996 and operates from Carrigeen Industrial Estate, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. With 50 years of experience, the company provides reliable laboratory results and practical interpretation to help clients make informed decisions.
The laboratory offers a comprehensive range of agricultural, environmental and animal-health testing services. These include soil fertility and trace-element analysis; grass, silage, forage and animal-feed testing; milk and blood mineral analysis; slurry, water and effluent testing; and the analysis of industrial and agricultural by-products. Testing can assess important parameters such as soil pH, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, trace elements, dry matter, crude protein, digestibility, energy, fibre, minerals, heavy metals and microbiological quality.
FBA Laboratories also provides BVD and herd-health testing, specialist investigations, commissioned research and consultancy services. Operating under an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited quality system, the laboratory supports better soil management, crop performance, animal nutrition, herd health, environmental protection, regulatory compliance and overall farm profitability.