{"product_id":"shoof-x-spurt-mastitis-test-paddle-for-dairy-cows","title":"Shoof X-Spurt Mastitis Test Paddle for Dairy Cows","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoof X-Spurt Mastitis Test Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shoof X-Spurt Mastitis Test Paddle is a four-well milk testing paddle with a built-in reagent dispenser, used to screen dairy cows for mastitis one quarter at a time or all four at once. It is designed for dairy farmers, herd managers, relief milkers and veterinary professionals who need a fast, repeatable check at the side of the cow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA quick squeeze of the X-Spurt handle supplies equal amounts of reagent at the same time to all four samples. Swirling the paddle mixes the samples for the usual coagulation recognition. The bottle capacity is 300ml, enough to test about 15 cows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-well paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e - one well per quarter, so a whole udder is screened in a single operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimultaneous dispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e - one squeeze delivers equal reagent volumes to all four wells together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e - identical dosing across wells makes quarter-to-quarter differences easier to read\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwirl and read\u003c\/strong\u003e - mixing the samples gives the usual coagulation reaction for visual assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300ml capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e - approximately 15 cows tested per full bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-handed operation\u003c\/strong\u003e - leaves the other hand free for stripping samples in the parlour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMastitis test paddle with reagent dispenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWells\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCows per bottle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDispensing action\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSqueeze handle, equal amounts to all four wells at once\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReading method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwirl to mix, observe coagulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean the teats and discard the first few squirts of milk from each quarter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraw a small milk sample from each quarter into its own numbered well, keeping the paddle level.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSqueeze the X-Spurt handle once to dispense an equal amount of reagent into all four wells at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwirl the paddle gently in a circular motion to mix the milk and reagent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead each well for coagulation and note which quarter each result came from.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRinse the paddle and wells thoroughly with clean water and allow to drain before testing the next cow.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and livestock care 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\u003eHow many cows can I test with one bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bottle capacity is 300ml, which is enough to test about 15 cows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the X-Spurt handle work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quick squeeze of the handle supplies equal amounts of reagent at the same time to all four samples, so each quarter is dosed identically without measuring separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I read the result?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwirl the paddle to mix the milk and reagent, then look at each well for the usual coagulation reaction. Keep track of which well corresponds to which quarter and discuss any findings with your veterinary surgeon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs reagent included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe paddle is supplied with an integrated 300ml dispensing bottle. Test reagent itself is bought separately unless the listing states otherwise, so check the contents before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on goats or sheep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The paddle is designed for dairy cows but the same sampling and swirling method is used on goat and sheep dairy units, using the wells that apply.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I clean it between cows?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse the paddle and all four wells thoroughly with clean water and let them drain before the next test. Milk residue left in a well can affect the next reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Shoof\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoof is a New Zealand manufacturer of livestock husbandry and veterinary equipment, supplying dairy and beef farmers worldwide. 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