A refractometer is a device used to measure the refractive index (n) of a substance. In this article, we discuss what a refractometer is and how it works, the different types available and their ...

Cleaning and calibrating a Brix refractometer every time it is used will ensure that colostrum quality is measured accurately and consistently. This will confirm whether the farm’s colostrum protocol ...

The last month has seen a rapid period of growth for both the wheat and spring barley crops. Warm dry conditions at the start of the month have been followed by a few weeks wetter weather which has ...

WHEN using a refractometer, it is important that a representative sample of grass is taken from each crop. Juice is extracted by mincing or preferably by freezing the sample (200-300g) for about six ...