Udder hygiene & care
Udder hygiene out of conviction
Healthy udders are essential for producing milk of the highest quality. This is where our calgodip udder dips and care products come into play. The calgodip products, available as dips, sprays or film-formers, prevent bacteria from entering through the wide-open teat canal and ensure the teat skin remains hygienic and healthy. They care for and disinfect the teat skin after milking, thereby offering you optimal mastitis prevention.
Udder cleaning
Teat cleaning is an integral part of the milking routine and plays a key role in reducing bacterial contamination, as stipulated in the Milk Quality Regulations. Clean teats are a fundamental prerequisite for hygienic milk production and the protection of udder health.
As mastitis is predominantly caused by environmental bacteria, thorough teat cleaning plays a crucial role in preventing infection. The effective removal of dirt and bacteria significantly reduces the risk of pathogen transmission via the teat canal and sustainably reduces the incidence of udder diseases. Our products help you to specifically improve the udder health of your animals. They have a preventive effect, promote consistent hygiene standards in the milking process and make an important contribution to reducing the use of antibiotics.
Udder hygiene in practice
Shown step by step: what really matters for clean, healthy teats
Why dipping?
The period immediately following milking carries a very high risk of infection. At this point, the teat canal is wide open. It takes 30–60 minutes for the natural physical barrier to resume protecting the mammary gland. The teat tissue and skin have been stressed by the milking process. The role of the teat dip is now to seal the teat canal, prevent the entry of germs, kill any existing germs and provide long-lasting care for the teats.
Which pathogens?
Cow-associated pathogens
These pathogens naturally occur in small quantities in the animals’ skin flora. An outbreak of disease occurs when larger quantities are introduced by animals that are already sick or due to excessive growth during periods of poor immune health. Transmission mainly takes place during milking via staff, milking equipment, milk and the animals themselves. e.g. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae
Environment-associated pathogens
The cause lies in the animals’ environment. Transmission usually occurs in the barn area, which serves as the natural habitat for these types of bacteria; high bacterial pressure due to poor hygiene increases the risk of infection. e.g. Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Streptococcus uberis, Apply dip immediately after milking.
The use of dip solutions can prevent new infections. Dip cups and spray systems must always be thoroughly cleaned before use. Dip solutions must be stored in sealed containers, carefully and cleanly. Careful cleaning of the teats before milking reduces the risk of infection.
A range of biocidal substances is available for use in spray or dip applications.
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2. Teat skin condition
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Practical tips
Cleaning and disinfecting the milking cups daily with calgonit DS 622 is essential for reliably protecting the health of your animals.