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Using the Digital Refractometer to Manage Calf Health

Author
Lynch, Robert
Abstract
Many research publications and resources are available to help calf raisers use refractometers. This bulletin summarizes current recommendations and references. The Brix
refractometer measures sucrose concentrations in liquids like wine and fruit juice. When used to measure non-sucrose containing liquids, the Brix% approximates the
total solids percentage. Questions that can be answered with a refractometer include:
• What is the colostrum immunoglobulin content?
• What is the passive antibody transfer success rate?
• What is the total solids content of the whole milk or milk replacer?
Date Issued
2019-02Publisher
PRO-DAIRY
Subject
Digital; Refractometer; Calf; Health
Type
fact sheet