Introduction; Description - DRAMINSKI 4QMAST Manual De Instrucciones

INTRODUCTION

Mastitis - inflammation of the udder - is one of the most important
and costly problems in dairy farming.
Subclinical states of mastitis are particularly dangerous. In this state,
milk looks normal and the udder or quarter affected appears healthy.
Subclinical mastitis can rapidly become clinical mastitis or can
continue at subclinical levels, affecting milk production, milk quality,
and spreading infection to other cows in the herd.
Research carried out over many years has established that the
development of subclinical mastitis is accompanied by a rise in the
level of salt in the milk, which immediately lowers its electrical
resistance. Since the discovery of this relationship, electronic
methods of detecting subclinical mastitis have become widely
accepted and practical.
The relationship of milk electrical resistance and health of the udder
resulted in the development of the DRAMIŃSKI MASTITIS DETECTOR
by Mr. J. Dramiński in 1989 with the co-operation of Polish
agricultural universities.
Since then, the instrument has been widely sold in Europe, the
Americas, Australia and New
robustness, speed, low power usage and overall functionality
combined with a wide-scale digital readout for interpreting severity of
infections, has resulted in the success of the DRAMIŃSKI Mastitis
Detector over competitor devices.
Zealand. Its simplicity of use,
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DESCRIPTION

The DRAMIŃSKI ELECTRONIC MASTITIS DETECTOR consists of a
measurement cup with electrodes, electronic unit with LCD panel,
handle containing a standard 9 volt battery and a switch.
Application of a special display showing results taken from all
4 quarters makes work more effective. The detector is easy to
use and its handling comfortable. Taking measurements does
not require any special knowledge nor help of any other
person.
At the bottom of a measurement cup 2 metal electrodes for
measuring electrical conductivity are placed.
The device housing is drop-proof what makes its use more safe and
cleaning easier.
The instrument is made of polypropylene, resistant to atmospheric
conditions, most chemicals, shock, breakage, and not easily wet by
milk. It is sealed and waterproof, for easy washing and cleaning.
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