The babcock test for the estimation of butterfat in milk and cream

Authors

A H. Hobbs, Department of AgricultureFollow

Keywords

Western Australia, Babcock test, Butterfat, Butterfat test, Milk test, Cream test

First Page Number

65

Last Page Number

74

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

From time to time inquiries are received from dairy farmers, and others, for details of the technique of the Babcock Test. An endeavour is made in the following article to describe in simple form the various steps in the manipulation of the test while, at the same time, drawing the attention of the beginner to the difficulties which may be encountered, and the necessary precautions to be observed, in order to obtain accurate and satisfactory results.

Recommended Citation

Hobbs, A H. (1954) "The babcock test for the estimation of butterfat in milk and cream," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 3: No. 2, Article 11.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol3/iss2/11