Brix 20oC Using a Brix refractometer Testing colostrum is an important task that should be completed at every collection The test results help you to make
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Taking a reading
Read the value where the colostrometer is floating at the surface of the colostrum Readings in the green zone indicate good quality - more than 50mg/ml of immunoglobulinThis colostrum can be used or stored
Readings in the red zone indicate poor quality - less than 20mg/ml of immunoglobulinThis colostrum should be discarded
• Readings in the amber zone indicate marginal quality.Equipment Check the colostrometer is free from any visual dirt and contaminants such as manure, you should also check for any cracks or breaks in the glass• You will need:Clean colostrometer
Jug - very clean
Colostrum at room temperature
Measuring cylinder - tall enough
to allow the colostrometer to float.Using a colostrometer
Testing colostrum is an important task that should be completed at every collection. The test results
help you to make an informed decision as to whether the colostrum is good enough to be fed or stored, or needs to be discarded. Procedure Use a clean dump bucket and transfer the colostrum to a clean bucket wit h a lid on Take a sample of the colostrum, using a very clean jugPour the colostrum into the measuring cylinder
The colostrum should be tested at a fixed temperature, ideally room te mp of 22C - not body temp or direct from the refrigeratorThere should be no froth on the colostrum
The colostrometer should be floated in the colostrum - leave for on e minute before taking a reading.For more information on calf management, please visit the web: dairy.ahdb.org.uk/calves140.0130.0120.0110.0100.090.080.070.060.050.040.030.020.010.0
Good quality colostrumPoor quality colostrum
More than 50mg/ml of immunoglobulinLess than 20mg/ml of immunoglobulin A AHDB Dairy, Agriculture and Horticulture Development BoardStoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2TL
T: 024 7647 8702 E: dairy.info@ahdb.org.uk W: dairy.ahdb.org.uk AHDB Dairy is a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development BoardTaking a reading
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refractometerTesting colostrum is an important task that
should be completed at every collection. The test results help you to make an informed decision as to whether the colostrum is good enough to be fed or stored, or needs to be discarded.Equipment
• Refractometers should be free from any visual dirt and contaminants such as manure, you should also check for any cracks or breaks in the glass Refractometers should be calibrated before each useYou will need:
Clean refractometer 0-32% scale
Distilled water
Clean cloth
Jug - very clean
Colostrum at room temperature.
Procedure
The refractometer should be calibrated before
every use. Put 2-3 drops of distilled water on the glass surface• Lower the cover over the sample so the water spreads across the entire surface without any air bubbles or dry spots
• Allow 15 seconds before taking a calibration reading - this allows the sample to adjust to room temperature
Hold the refractometer up to natural light while looking down the eye piece - avoid fluorescent light sources
• As you look down the eye piece you will see a circular field with graduations down the centre. The scale should read zero where the light and dark areas meet. If not adjust using the
calibration screw • Wipe clean the surface with a clean soft cloth • Once dry place a couple of drops of colostrum onto the glass surface and repeat the process • Take a quality reading for the colostrum• Once you are happy with the reading ensure you clean the slide and glass ready for the next time.
High quality colostrum which has a reading above 22% can be used or stored Colostrum with a reading below 22% should be discarded.