To test colostrum, pour it into a tall vessel like the one supplied with the colostrometer, float the colostrometer in the colostrum, and measure the value. At temperatures less than 68 degrees F colostrometer readings overestimate immunoglobulin concentration and colostrum over 68 degrees F will underestimate immunoglobulin concentration. Also, remember that true first colostrum has many other differences than whole milk. Another factor that affects colostrum quality is the volume that is produced. This rule is only a general one and is not always true.
Research shows that late winter is often the season with the poorest-quality colostrum.
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