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WV Department of Agriculture. Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Division’s Duties Rob Nichols Aquaculture – Regulatory Officer. Checking Storage Temperature’s. Taking trout Sample for OCL/OP residue analysis (chemical). Twin Forks Farm- OCL/OP analysis A farm where samples are taken.
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WV Department of Agriculture Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Division’s Duties Rob Nichols Aquaculture – Regulatory Officer
Twin Forks Farm- OCL/OP analysisA farm where samples are taken
OCL/OP results • Since 2001 25 farms and processors/ year have been tested for OCL/OP • All samples have been negative
Feed sampling and testing • Feed tested and compared against manufacturers claim • Labels checked for required information
April Wilcox using PLANTS system to check registration of feed
Results since December 2008 • 42 samples taken • Protein 5 Failures • Fat 12 failures • Lots with one failed analysis 17 • All failed lots had only one nutrient fail • 10 samples taken per lot
THANK YOU • Rob Nichols • WV Department of Agriculture • 304-558-2226