{"product_id":"sweep-colostro-balls-colostrum-quality-tester","title":"Colostro Balls For Calves And Lambs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweep Colostro Balls Colostrum Quality Tester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweep Colostro Balls are a simple, reusable tool for assessing colostrum quality before feeding newborn calves or lambs. They provide a quick way to check whether colostrum is of suitable quality to help youngstock receive the antibodies and nutritional support they need during the critical first hours of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set contains six cylindrical testing balls which are placed directly into a bucket of colostrum. The higher the colostrum quality, the more balls will float to the surface. Unlike testing methods that use only a small sample, Sweep Colostro Balls assess the colostrum directly in the bucket.\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• Colostrum quality testing tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for calves and lambs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes 6 cylindrical testing balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tests colostrum directly in the bucket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Number of floating balls indicates colostrum quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Quick and straightforward to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Helps assess colostrum before feeding newborn livestock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tests the whole bucket rather than a single drop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reusable design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Easy to clean with warm water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• No electronic equipment required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Practical for calving and lambing\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• Place all six Colostro Balls into a bucket of colostrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Allow the balls to settle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Observe how many balls float to the surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The higher the quality of the colostrum, the more balls will float\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Use the supplied guidance to assess the result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Remove the balls after testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rinse thoroughly with warm water before the next use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Colostrum Quality Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewborn calves rely on colostrum to provide passive immunity during the first hours of life. High-quality colostrum supplies antibodies that help support the calf's early immune protection and resistance to common health challenges including Cryptosporidium, Rota-Corona Virus and respiratory problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular testing helps ensure calves receive good-quality colostrum at this important stage of development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring Colostrum Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular colostrum testing can also help identify changes within the herd. Poor-quality colostrum may indicate problems during the cow's transition period, including nutritional or mineral imbalances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere consistently poor colostrum quality is identified, speak to your feed adviser or veterinarian to investigate possible nutritional, health or management causes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical reusable colostrum testing system for helping farmers make informed feeding decisions and give newborn calves and lambs the best possible start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.E. Jameson \u0026 Son Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55583979471232,"sku":"61064","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3284\/0466\/files\/COLOSTR_BALLS.jpg?v=1754475735","url":"https:\/\/shop.wejameson.co.uk\/products\/sweep-colostro-balls-colostrum-quality-tester","provider":"W.E. Jameson \u0026 Son Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}