Why Choose This Product:
The VetProvide Colostrum Refractometer is a handy optical testing device that lets you check the quality of colostrum right in the barn before a newborn animal nurses for the first time. Quality colostrum provides newborn foals, calves, lambs, and kids with vital antibodies to protect them against infections. Using the easy-to-read Brix percentage scale, you can assess the antibody concentration in seconds with just a few drops of milk:
- 23% or higher: Excellent quality with rich antibody levels.
- 18% to 22%: Moderate quality; supplementing with donor colostrum or replacer may be recommended.
- Below 18%: Low quality; the colostrum will not provide sufficient protection.
It comes equipped with Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) for stable readings between 10°C and 30°C. The set comes in a protective hard case complete with a small screwdriver for simple calibration using distilled water and a cleaning cloth.