Abstract

A teat dip formula is disclosed for use on dairy animals with the objective of reducing or preventing mastitis. The teat dip formula preferably includes up to about 2% of peracetic acid in solution made by mixing acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and from up to about 5% by weight of composition of a thickening agent. Other constituents of the formula may include effective amounts of a skin conditioning agent or agents, a surfactant or surfactants and urea. A method of preparing and applying the formula is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/21 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates

Abstract

The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certai heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms. The invention also relates to a foot bath system for delivery, retention, and drainage of foot bath chemicals and waste material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 11/00 - Washing devices or gaseous curative baths specially adapted to veterinary purposes
• A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
• A01L 15/00 - Apparatus or use of substances for the care of hoofs

Abstract

The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 11/00 - Washing devices or gaseous curative baths specially adapted to veterinary purposes
• A01K 35/00 - Marking poultry or other birds
• A01L 15/00 - Apparatus or use of substances for the care of hoofs

Abstract

A teat dip applicator (31) and method direct a teat dip to a teat cup liner head (60) that defines a chamber (62) and nozzle (65) through which teat dip flows to coat an animal teat prior to and during detachment of a milker unit from a dairy animal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01J 7/04 - Accessories for milking machines or devices for treatment of udders or teats, e.g. for cleaning
• A01J 7/02 - Accessories for milking machines or devices for cleaning or sanitising milking machines or devices