Hay Probe Rent
The Boyd County Extension Office has for rent a UDY Corporation Colorado Hay Probe. The $5.00 fee allows the renter 3 days use of the probe. Please call the office at 775-2491 to see if the probe is available to rent.
Suggested directions for use of the probe:
* Square bales should be probed near the center of either end of the base.
* Bales should be selected at random throughout the entire lot and sample in the same location on each bale.
* Collect core samples from 15-20 bales of the lot being tested.
* Empty probe contents directly into airtight bag.
* Label accordingly.
* Send samples to a lab A.S.A.P.
* Do not allow sample to overheat or lose moisture.
How to use the probe:
Be sure to drive (by hand) the entire probe into each bale. Using the wood dowel provided (WITH THE TIP GUARD IN PLACE), drive each core into the collection chamber before probing the next bale. (CAUTION, KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TIP DURING THIS PROCESS.)
To remove contents from chamber, turn the rubber cap counter clockwise. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise 4-5 turns only. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
NOTE: THE BLACK TIP GUARD SHOULD ALWAYS BE IN PLACE FOR STORAGE (AS WELL AS WHEN NOT IN USE) AND WHILE PLUNGING THE CORE INTO THE CHAMBER. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND PROTECTION.
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