Milk Ketone BHB Test For Cows 50/Pack

Ketosis, a common and costly disease, can cause more than 500 pounds of milk loss per affected cow, plus an increased risk for other postpartum diseases and problems. Detecting it early is easy and affordable with this cowside subclinical dipstick test. The Milk Ketone BHB Test is designed specifically to measure BHB (Beta-hydroxybutyrate) levels in milk, a common ketone that is formed during subclinical ketosis. Monitoring cows for subclinical ketosis helps identify problems early and allows producers to make appropriate management decisions and correct nutritional issues before clinical signs appear that can cause harm to both your cows and your profits. This cowside test means getting a sample is as easy as milking your cow! Simply dip this semi-quantitative dipstick test into fresh milk, shake it, and compare it to the provided color chart after just one minute. Use the easy-to-read color blocks at 0, 50, 100, 200, and 500 μmol/L BHB. Based on studies, commonly used threshold values for cowside testing of subclinical ketosis in milk are 100 μmol/L - 200 μmol/L BHB. Store 2-25C, storage in refrigerator is preferred. Vial colour may vary.