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Evaluation of Beef Cow Colostrum with a Refractometer

Authors
  • Garland R. Dahlke (Iowa State University)
  • Devin Jakub (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The use of a handheld refractometer measuring percent Brix can be used to provide an estimate of colostrum quality in beef cows as it does in dairy cows.

Keywords: Beef cow colostrum, Refractometer, igg, Brix

How to Cite:

Dahlke, G. R. & Jakub, D., (2022) “Evaluation of Beef Cow Colostrum with a Refractometer”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 18(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/air.12588

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Published on
2022-02-09

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