Refractometer

BRIX REFRACTOMETER

• Test your colostrum in a matter of seconds!
• It is recommended that four litres of good quality colostrum is fed to a calf in the first 12 hours of life.
• Brix refractometers are easy to use and the most practical method for on-farm assessment of the quality of colostrum.
• A reading of over 22% or greater indicates good quality colostrum.
• Supplied in a plastic carry case complete with a sampling pipette and instructions.
• HOW TO MEASURE YOUR COLOSTRUM
• 1. Using the included pipette, take a sample of the colostrum and place 1 or 2 drops on the prism only (1 drop for thick samples, 2 drops for thin samples).
• 2. Press down cover plate so that the sample spreads out over the prism.
• 3. The refractometer is then aimed towards a light source and, while looking, rotate the eyepiece until the scale comes into focus.
• 4. Read the level between the blue and white sections. This is the Brix reading of the sample (19-24%). Readings above is 22% indicates good quality colostrum.
• 5. Clean and dry prism after use.