The PortaBHB TM milk ketone test
PortaCheck is pleased to announce the PortaBHBTM milk ketone test. It is now available world wide through our network of dealers and distributors.
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Ketosis
is a condition that
occurs in dairy cattle when the
demand for energy exceeds intake, resulting in a negative energy
balance. This
condition occurs most
frequently in the postpartum period, especially in
high-producing cows. When the
diet does not provide
enough energy, the body begins to metabolize fat reserves, resulting in
the
formation of ketones. Beta-hydroxybutyrate
(BHB) is one of the ketones produced during this process.
Long term effects of ketosis include lowered milk production, an increased risk of other diseases such as displaced abomasum, and even impaired fertility. By detecting ketosis before it becomes clinical, producers can take steps to avoid clinical health effects and loss of income. The PortaBHB milk ketone test is a semi-quantitative dipstick for the detection of subclinical ketosis. Dip the test strip into a milk sample and compare to a color chart. The test strip changes color in the presence of BHB. The higher the concentration of BHB, the greater the color change. |
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