The Animal Nutrition Analytical Service Laboratory (ANASL) was established during the 1970’s to cater the needs of the animal science researchers and students, particularly those specializing in Animal Nutrition that includes both undergraduate and graduate students doing their theses and students in ANSC 102, 143, 270, and 271. This laboratory is also income-generating by providing services at affordable cost to the livestock industry.
The laboratory chemical analysis for soil samples, plant tissue, water samples, guano and organic fertilizers. It can also do physical analysis, provide fertilizer recommendations, and evaluate soil fertility. It serves a wide group of clientele which includes government institutions, private companies and individuals, farmers and students. For the updated rates, please visit this link (https://asi.cafs.uplb.edu.ph/asl/).
The laboratory is used for microbiological tests for milk quality and also used for instruction and research.
The laboratory is capable of conducting research on semen processing and embryo transfer, thus services on determining semen quality and preservation of semen, eggs and embryos are the special capabilities offered.
The laboratory is capable of producing and marketing different kinds of soft and hard cheeses in commercial scale with the existence of a new ripening room and vacuum packing machine. It has also capabilities to analyze the basic microbiological and chemical qualities of raw milk and finished products.
The laboratory is utilized by researchers and students in the proximate analysis of feeds as part of their research. Organic matter, acid and neutral detergent fibers of forages can also be determined in the laboratory.
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory is a center for research and instruction in sensory evaluation and product development at UPLB. The laboratory also provides services to private companies/ individuals, state colleges and universities and other organizations regarding their respective sensory evaluation and product development needs.
The FSC Pilot Plant offers venue for instructional purposes where the students are familiarized with some basic food processing equipment which they may encounter in the industry. Also, the Pilot Plant’s facilities are used for the unit’s researches on food processing. Likewise, it offers micro-scale food-related services like canning and food drying and other toll processes.
This laboratory is used mainly for laboratory classes (FST 166, FST 167, FST 190, FST 220, FST 300 and FST 400). It can accommodate research and conventional microbiological services upon request of the food industry.
The DZLB as a development broadcasting facility is the University’s extension arm and medium within the CALABARZON. It is also the laboratory for students taking up community broadcasting courses. It also serves as digital recording studio and capable of streaming live video and audio over the web given an appropriate Internet bandwidth.
