Vet

Photometer

DP 700

Vet Photometer

DP 700

Vet

Photometer

DP 700

Price

790,00 €

per piece
plus VAT
plus shipping costs

Vet Photometer flyer (PDF)

A measuring device for the early detection of fatty liver disease and milk fever in cows

The Vet Photometer benefits from our many years of experience in human medicine. The device was developed exclusively for veterinary medicine. It enables fast and inexpensive on-site measurement of NEFA, calcium, magnesium, and lactate parameters. The Vet Photometer is an ideal measuring device to avoid time wastage due to long distances.

The serum/plasma required for measurement can be obtained directly on-site with the mini centrifuge and suitable sample tubes. The device, mini centrifuge, and accessories are stored in an equipment case.

Parameter

NEFA
Calcium
Magnesium
Lactat

More information at a glance

Technical specifications:

Size: 19 × 10 × 5 cm
Weight: 0.4 kg
Wavelenght: 520 nm
Mains or battery (9V) – operated
Photometric inaccuracy:
< 0.5 % at A = 1.000

Manual

Size: 45 × 36 × 14 cm
Weight: 1.6 kg

Size: 15 × 13 × 10 cm
Weight: 0.7 kg
Max. Speed: 6000 rpm
Max. G-number: 2000 x g

Manual

The Vet Photometer is suitable for the following applications:

The Vet Photometer measures the parameter NEFA (Non-Esterfied Fatty Acids) to detect fatty liver disease in cows early.

Due to the lack of energy in cows that have recently calved, the metabolism cannot process all NEFA immediately and stores some in the liver. The liver cannot fully metabolise a high NEFA surplus, resulting in fatty liver disease.

With calcium measurement, the device is primarily used to treat and prevent milk fever.
Milk fever, also known as hypocalcaemia, is one of the most common metabolic disorders in cattle caused by calcium deficiency. To some extent, milk fever affects all cows in the herd close to or shortly after calving, even if this is not always clearly visible. 

Magnesium deficiency leads to hyperexcitability of nerves, cramps, and, therefore, the typical clinical picture of pasture tetany. It predominantly affects cows within the first two months after calving. Therefore, it is particularly important to ensure a sufficient supply of magnesium in the period close to calving. The Vet Photometer allows the magnesium supply to be monitored directly on-site throughout the entire calving period without losing time.

The lactate parameter contributes to stress-free livestock slaughter and is measured directly from blood without time-consuming sample preparation. Up to 20 samples can be measured simultaneously.

Lactate (lactic acid) is produced from glucose when no oxygen is present. In medicine, measuring lactate in the blood can help to recognise a lack of oxygen in tissues. Lactate increases when the muscles are strained and stressed. Glycogen and glucose in the anaerobic environment are broken down to lactate. This leads to a hardening of the fibrils and, therefore, to muscle contraction. The meat loses quality and becomes tough and firm.

Test kits and controls

for the Vet Photometer
DP 700

The Vet Photometer is suitable for the following applications:

The Vet Photometer measures the parameter NEFA (Non-Esterfied Fatty Acids) to detect fatty liver disease in cows early.
Due to the lack of energy in cows that have recently calved, the metabolism cannot process all NEFA immediately and stores some in the liver. The liver cannot fully metabolise a high NEFA surplus, resulting in fatty liver disease.

With calcium measurement, the device is primarily used to treat and prevent milk fever.
Milk fever, also known as hypocalcaemia, is one of the most common metabolic disorders in cattle caused by calcium deficiency. To some extent, milk fever affects all cows in the herd close to or shortly after calving, even if this is not always clearly visible.

Magnesium deficiency leads to hyperexcitability of nerves, cramps, and, therefore, the typical clinical picture of pasture tetany. It predominantly affects cows within the first two months after calving. Therefore, it is particularly important to ensure a sufficient supply of magnesium in the period close to calving. The Vet Photometer allows the magnesium supply to be monitored directly on-site throughout the entire calving period without losing time.

The lactate parameter contributes to stress-free livestock slaughter and is measured directly from blood without time-consuming sample preparation. Up to 20 samples can be measured simultaneously.

Lactate (lactic acid) is produced from glucose when no oxygen is present. In medicine, measuring lactate in the blood can help to recognise a lack of oxygen in tissues. Lactate increases when the muscles are strained and stressed. Glycogen and glucose in the anaerobic environment are broken down to lactate. This leads to a hardening of the fibrils and, therefore, to muscle contraction. The meat loses quality and becomes tough and firm.

Technical specifications:

Size: 19 × 10 × 5 cm
Weight: 0.4 kg
Wavelenght: 520 nm
Mains or battery (9V) – operated
Photometric inaccuracy:
< 0.5 % at A = 1.000

Manual

Size: 45 × 36 × 14 cm
Weight: 1.6 kg

Size: 15 × 13 × 10 cm
Weight: 0.7 kg
Max. Speed: 6000 rpm
Max. G-number: 2000 x g

Manual

Test kits and controls

for the Vet Photometer plus DP 700