{"product_id":"agri-health-antahi-brix-colostrum-refractometer","title":"Agri Health Antahi Brix Colostrum Refractometer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health Antahi Brix Refractometer - Colostrum Quality Testing Made Simple\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Agri Health Antahi Brix Refractometer is a handheld optical tester that measures the quality of colostrum using the Brix scale. It is made for stud farms, equestrian yards, dairy and suckler herds, sheep flocks and smallholdings that need a fast, reliable way to check colostrum before it is fed to a newborn foal, calf, lamb or kid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne drop of colostrum on the prism gives a Brix reading in seconds, with no batteries, power supply or laboratory kit required. That makes it best for busy foaling, calving and lambing periods when decisions have to be made quickly in the stable or shed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasures colostrum quality on the Brix scale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandheld optical design - no batteries or mains power needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReads from a single small drop, so little colostrum is wasted\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResults in seconds, ideal during the critical first hours after birth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact and portable for the foaling box, calving shed or lambing pen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for equine, bovine, ovine and caprine colostrum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart of the Antahi newborn care range from Agri Health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgri Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntahi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrix refractometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasurement scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasuring colostrum quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld optical, no power required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses and ponies, cattle, sheep, goats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollect a fresh colostrum sample and allow it to reach room temperature if it has been chilled.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLift the cover plate and place one drop of colostrum onto the centre of the prism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClose the cover plate gently so the sample spreads evenly with no air bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHold the refractometer towards a light source and look through the eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead the Brix value where the light and dark boundary crosses the scale, adjusting the focus if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecord the reading, then wipe the prism clean with a soft damp cloth and dry it before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and stable equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable and yard equipment collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this refractometer measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures the quality of colostrum using the Brix scale, giving you a numerical reading from a single drop of the sample.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for foals as well as calves and lambs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is used to test colostrum for newborn foals, calves, lambs and kids, so it suits stud farms, cattle and sheep enterprises alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a handheld optical refractometer, so it works using available light with no batteries or mains power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe the prism with a soft damp cloth after every sample and dry it thoroughly before storing. Do not immerse the instrument in water or use abrasive cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a good reading mean the newborn is fine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The refractometer is a management aid that helps you judge colostrum quality. It does not replace veterinary advice, so contact your vet if you have concerns about a newborn animal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep it clean, dry and away from extremes of temperature, ideally in a protective case or drawer in the tack room or farm office.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Agri Health\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgri Health supplies practical animal health and husbandry equipment for farms, studs and equestrian yards. 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