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Teat Dipping

7 Point Plan for Mastitis Control

September 17, 2018

A Proposal Over the past 40 years, since the adoption of the 5 Point Plan for Mastitis Control, there has been a significant reduction in the number of clinical cases of mastitis, in levels of bulk tank somatic cell counts and in the prevalence of mastitis caused by contagious bacteria. Read more

Teat Dipping vs Spraying: Is One Method Better Than the Other?

March 2, 2011

Applying teat disinfectant to the teats immediately after removing the milking unit is an important part of a mastitis control program. The primary purpose of teat disinfection is to reduce the number of bacteria on teats and control the spread of mastitis.

Why Pre-Dip?

February 22, 2010

Pre-dipping is where you apply a disinfectant solution to the teat BEFORE milking, allow a 20 to 30 second contact time and then wipe dry. The aim is to end up with a clean dry teat to minimise the risk of clinical mastitis due to environmental bacteria such as E. coli, other coliforms and Strep. uberis. These bacteria are the most common cause of clinical mastitis in the UK, Europe and throughout the dairy world.