The various in-house laboratories are well equipped to conduct analyses of the most common nutrients such as energy, protein, ADF and NDF fibre, amino acids and minerals, as well as physical and chemical properties in wool and meat. An animal housing facility is conveniently located adjacent to the Department and allows for the execution of short-term nutrition trails. In addition to this, the department has access to animal resources maintained on the two experimental farms, Welgevallen and Mariendahl, which allows the Department to conduct world-class and industry-related research. The animal resources are also used for the training of undergraduate students in general animal husbandry principles and practices.
In addition to its in-house laboratories, the Department also utilize the services provided by the Central Analytical Facility (CAF), which was established to provide and maintain large equipment that cannot be housed within the Department. The CAF consists of specialized research units and employs specialized scientists that are involved in every aspect of the day-to-day operation of the respective units that allows the Department to conduct research that would otherwise not be possible.