Leading the Way in Texture, Firmness, and Color Measurement
Noninvasive Firmness Tester AGROSTA®DFT14
€2,405.00
A versatile firmness tester for noninvasive udder measurement in dairy cows, hardness testing of chicken breasts, and adaptable for cosmetic surgery applications. Equipped with a color touchscreen, microSD storage, Bluetooth, and a speech function.
Soft tissues Firmness Tester
The Agrosta®DFT14 is a versatile firmness tester designed for noninvasive measurement applications, including udder firmness in dairy cows and hardness testing in chicken breasts. Widely used in both agricultural and medical research, the DFT14 has also been employed in scientific publications for soft-tissue firmness assessments in cosmetic breast surgery and breast augmentation procedures. Its design supports use as both a surface deformation tester and a penetrometer, making it suitable for measuring firmness in a wide range of materials, including cauliflower, lettuce, and other delicate produce.
Key Features:
- Color Touchscreen: Intuitive interface for easy operation, batch naming, and sound adjustments.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Wireless connection to Android devices, with a free app for real-time data management.
- MicroSD Data Storage: Stores data in Excel-compatible format, enabling detailed analysis.
- Speech Function: Audible results in multiple languages for enhanced usability.
- Ceramic Sensor Module: Ensures high accuracy, durability, and reliability in measurements.
The DFT14 has been validated as a dynamometer for udder firmness measurement in dairy cows (Bertulat et al., Freie Universität Berlin), and its use has been documented in cosmetic surgery for measuring breast tissue firmness and assessing capsular contraction post-surgery (Brown et al.). With applications ranging from agricultural quality control to medical research in breast augmentation and soft-tissue turgor measurement, the Agrosta®DFT14 provides the precision and versatility needed by professionals in diverse fields.
For more details, consult the User Manual.
Key Features
Applications
Soft-Tissue Testing
Ideal for research on tissue turgor and firmness without invasive techniques.
Batch Classification
Group fruits and vegetables by firmness to optimize packaging and distribution.
Produce Firmness Testing
Accurately measure the firmness of delicate produce such as lettuce, cauliflower.
“We are still very satisfied with the Agrosta and use it on about 800 samples a year”
USDA
Watch the AGROSTA® DFT14 in action !
Our measuring instruments in veterinary science / research (Agrosta - Agro Technologie)
- Evaluation of egg quality and performance in late-lay hens fed different combinations of copper, manganese, and zinc complexed with sulfate or amino acid …Cité 14 foisVolailles — qualité de l’œufAgrosta
- Meat quality of male layer-type chickens slaughtered at different agesCité 15 foisVolailles — qualité de la viandeAgrosta
- Süt sığırlarında kuruya çıkarma öncesinde tek doz kabergolin uygulamasının meme involüsyonu ve kuru dönem mastitisleri üzerine etkisiBovins laitiers — tarissementPenefel / Agro Technologie
- Novel approaches to diagnose, classify, and treat subclinical and clinical mastitis in dairy cowsBovins laitiers — mammitePenefel / Agro Technologie
- Diagnosis and classification of clinical and subclinical mastitis utilizing a dynamometer and a handheld infrared thermometerCité 25 foisBovins laitiers — mammitePenefel / Agro Technologie
- Organic trace minerals on productive performance, egg quality and immune response in Bovans White laying hensCité 24 foisVolailles — qualité de l’œufAgrosta
- Morphological and physiological characteristics of claw quality in South African Bonsmara cattleCité 21 foisBovins — qualité de l’onglonAgrosta
- Intramammary pressure and udder firmness during a 72-h interruption of milking to simulate dry-off, with and without feed restrictionCité 11 foisBovins laitiers — fermeté de la mamellePenefel / Agro Technologie
- Effect of a single injection of cabergoline at dry off on udder characteristics in high-yielding dairy cowsCité 45 foisBovins laitiers — tarissementPenefel / Agro Technologie
- Udder firmness as a possible indicator for clinical mastitisCité 26 foisBovins laitiers — mammitePenefel / Agro Technologie
- Evaluation of udder firmness and fecal cortisol metabolites as cow-side parameters in dairy cowsBovins laitiers — tarissementPenefel / Agro Technologie
- A single prolonged milking interval of 24 h compromises the well-being and health of dairy Holstein cowsCité 19 foisBovins laitiers — mamelle et bien-êtreAgrosta
- Effect of three different diets on sensory attributes and meat quality of feedlot finished Tswana yearling steersCité 6 foisBovins — qualité de la viandeAgrosta
- Meat quality and sensory attributes of Orpington and indigenous Tswana chickens reared under intensive system from day old to 18 weeks of ageCité 2 foisVolailles — qualité de la viandeAgrosta
- Fatty acids profile of intramuscular fat in light lambs traditionally and artificially rearedCité 20 foisOvins — qualité de la viandeAgrosta
- Evaluation of udder firmness by palpation and a dynamometerCité 8 foisBovins laitiers — fermeté de la mamellePenefel / Agro Technologie
- Evaluation of stress caused by drying-off dairy cows and its relation to milk yield and udder pressureCité 1 foisBovins laitiers — tarissementPenefel / Agro Technologie
- Morphological and physiological characteristics for the evaluation of claw quality in Bonsmara cattleCité 1 foisBovins — qualité de l’onglonAgrosta
- Measurement of fecal glucocorticoid metabolites and evaluation of udder characteristics to estimate stress after sudden dry-off in dairy cows with different milk …Cité 144 foisBovins laitiers — tarissementPenefel / Agro Technologie
- Prolactin-inhibitor cabergoline enhanced the mammary remodeling during drying-off in dairy cowsCité 8 foisBovins laitiers — tarissementPenefel / Agro Technologie
- Validating a dynamometer for noninvasive measuring of udder firmness in dairy cowsCité 26 foisBovins laitiers — fermeté de la mamellePenefel / Agro Technologie
Our measuring instruments in medicine & pharmacy
- Strength and Structure: The Role of Different Hydrogel Matrices in Determining the Textural Properties of Jojoba Oil BigelsGalénique — bigels et matricesAgrosta
- Formulation and Characterization of PLGA Minocycline Microneedles for Enhanced Skin Deposition and Antibacterial Activity in Acne TreatmentCité 8 foisDermatologie — microaiguillesAgrosta
- In situ gelling behavior and biopharmaceutical characterization of nano-silver-loaded poloxamer matrices designed for nasal drug deliveryCité 29 foisGalénique — administration nasaleAgrosta
- Influence of natural oils on the textural and rheological properties of cosmetic creamsCité 6 foisCosmétologie — texture des crèmesAgrosta
- Bigel formulations of nanoencapsulated St. John’s Wort extract — an approach for enhanced wound healingCité 31 foisDermatologie — cicatrisationAgrosta
- Laponite Composites: In Situ Films Forming as a Possible Healing AgentCité 6 foisDermatologie — cicatrisationAgrosta
- Formulation of moringa extract chewable gummy tablet with na-alginate and pectin as carriersCité 5 foisGalénique — formes oralesAgrosta
- Preparation and evaluation of gelatin and pectin-based Moringa oleifera chewable-gummy tabletsCité 26 foisGalénique — formes oralesAgrosta
- A durometer (mammometer) for objective measurement of capsular contraction following breast implant surgeryCité 6 foisChirurgie plastique — contracture capsulaireAgrosta
- Breast durometer (mammometer): a novel device for measuring soft-tissue firmness and its application in cosmetic breast surgeryCité 17 foisChirurgie plastique — fermeté mammaireAgrosta
FAQ
Is the device suitable for medical research?
Yes, the DFT14 is widely used in scientific publications and research studies on soft-tissue turgor and capsular contraction following cosmetic procedures.
Can I export data for analysis?
Yes, the DFT14 stores all measurements in Excel-compatible format on a MicroSD card, making it easy to transfer and analyze results.
What industries use the DFT14?
The DFT14 serves diverse industries, including:
- Agriculture: Quality control for fresh produce.
- Dairy farming: Udder firmness testing.
- Medical research: Soft-tissue assessments in cosmetic surgery.
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