{"product_id":"refractometer","title":"Refractometer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRIX REFRACTOMETER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest your colostrum in a matter of seconds!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is recommended that four litres of good quality colostrum is fed to a calf in the first 12 hours of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrix refractometers are easy to use and the most practical method for on-farm assessment of the quality of colostrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reading of over 22% or greater indicates good quality colostrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a plastic carry case complete with a sampling pipette and instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHOW TO MEASURE YOUR COLOSTRUM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Press down cover plate so that the sample spreads out over the prism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. The refractometer is then aimed towards a light source and, while looking, rotate the eyepiece until the scale comes into focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Clean and dry prism after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bainbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50448008446273,"sku":"A2522","price":49.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3218\/2849\/files\/2417_1.jpg?v=1747296286","url":"https:\/\/store.agoralivestock.com.au\/products\/refractometer","provider":"Agora Livestock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}