Best feeds through innovation

At Connolly's RED MILLS we use the most advanced technologies and processes to ensure that you get the best feeds for your animals’ needs.

We are one of the first feed manufacturers in the world to have an on-site laboratory to test for product quality and Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances (NOPS).

Product testing

NOPS occur naturally (such as morphine traces in poppy seeds) and can find their way to the animal via the food chain.

Our testing technologies are the same as those used by the Olympic Council and forensic bodies around the world. We screen samples for seven key NOPS: caffeine, theobromine, morphine, hordenine, atropine, scopolamine and lupinine.

We use Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Mass Spectrometry (LCMSMS) to ensure compliance with rules laid down by leading sporting bodies such as the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the Jockey Club and Turf Club.

In addition, our Near Infra Red (NIR) machines are constantly calibrated and verified by using the "wet chemistry" side of our laboratory.

We test all incoming raw materials and manufactured performance horse feeds using these methods, and our products are sold on a "positive release" basis only.  

Alongside vigorous product testing, we also operate a very rigid computer-based batch tracking system.

Pioneering systems

One of our latest and most exciting projects is our new "super fresh" NFMS™ - nutrient fresh management system for even better product quality.

This is a world first and uses seven tiers of natural preservation to maintain perfect freshness in horse feed products for up to 12 months.

Transport can account for 20-30% of feed product costs. By vastly extending shelf life with NFMS™, customers can now order bulk quantities and reduce transport costs, without affecting the quality of the feed.

Our ongoing R&D keeps Connolly’s RED MILLS to the forefront in constantly improving the product quality of our animal feeds, giving our customers the best value and performance that money can buy.

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