{"product_id":"brix-refractometer-colostrum-testing","title":"Brix Refractometer for Colostrum Testing","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrix Refractometer for Colostrum Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Brix Refractometer is designed for assessing colostrum quality during calf rearing. It provides a quick way to estimate colostrum quality before first feeding, helping farmers and calf-rearing staff identify higher-quality colostrum for newborn calves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe refractometer is calibrated using distilled water before testing. A small sample of colostrum is then placed on the glass prism and viewed through the eyepiece in natural light to obtain a Brix percentage reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reading of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22% Brix or above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly used as an indication of good-quality colostrum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brix refractometer for colostrum testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for dairy and calf-rearing use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Helps assess colostrum quality before feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Simple optical measurement system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Calibrates using distilled water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Small sample required for testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Easy-to-read Brix scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes calibration screwdriver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes sample pipette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reusable testing tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Calibrate before use with 2–3 drops of distilled water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Close the cover and ensure the liquid spreads evenly across the prism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Allow approximately 15 seconds before taking the reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hold the refractometer towards natural light and look through the eyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Adjust calibration to zero if required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clean and dry the prism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Add a few drops of colostrum and repeat the process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Read the Brix percentage where the light and dark areas meet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clean thoroughly after use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reading of 22% Brix or above generally indicates good-quality colostrum. Lower readings indicate reduced colostrum quality and should be considered as part of the farm’s colostrum management programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical testing tool for helping monitor colostrum quality and support effective newborn calf management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.E. Jameson \u0026 Son Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47573044396306,"sku":"10422","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3284\/0466\/files\/refractometer-10422.jpg?v=1754476145","url":"https:\/\/shop.wejameson.co.uk\/products\/brix-refractometer-colostrum-testing","provider":"W.E. Jameson \u0026 Son Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}