IDFL ODOR EVALUATION
“5-NOSE” LAB TEST

1. Sample Preparation
      a)  Place 10 g of a feather/down sample into a 1-liter jar.
      b)  Add100mlofdistilledwater.
      c)  Tightenthelidofthejar.
      d)  Shake well to make sure that the plumage absorbs water.
2. Testing Procedure
      a)  Place the jar in an oven at 40°C for 24 hours.
      b)  Open the jar and evaluate for odor as per the IDFL Odor Evaluation form; rate as follows:
   
          1. Extreme or Raw Plumage Odor or Extreme Non-Plumage Odor
          2. Unacceptable Plumage Odor or Unacceptable Non-Plumage Odor\
          3. Stronger than Normal Plumage Odor
          4. Normal Plumage Odor
          5. Almost No OdorReport Results
   
      c) 5 individuals should separately evaluate odor as per 2.b.
   
3. Report
      a) Average the rating of the 5 individuals and report the results as follows: Example --- Lab Odor Rating = 4 Pass (Normal Plumage Odor)