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New Digital Refractometers Save You Time!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by kaylab

We want to make your life on the farm easier. Learn how the New Digital Refractometers can be used for checking quality of colostrum as well as Total Protein for evaluating failure of passive transfer.

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Q. How would I use a Brix Refractometer to Measure Colostrum Quality?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Administrator

A. The Brix scale was traditionally used to measure the percent of sugar in a solution.  Brix refractometers have been used to measure sugar concentration in fluids of wine, fruit juice and honey.   Recently the brix refractometer is being used … Continue reading →

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Q: What can happen if I have a positive meat residue screening?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Administrator

A: Not all carcass residue testing is random— some is mandatory.  If the inspector sees signs of mastitis, metritis, peritonitis/surgery, injection sites and/or pneumonia, that carcass will be further examined for positive meat residue results. Unfortunately, there are certain consequences … Continue reading →

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Q: I think I have a good vaccination program for protection from BVD but what should I be doing to monitor and prevent introducing a BVD-PI into my herd?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Administrator

A: A solid vaccine program is significant for protection against BVD.  An immunized animal has a better chance of not forming a PI than a non-vaccinated animal.  An idea for a surveillance program would be: Step 1: Survey presence of BVD … Continue reading →

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