Teat Disinfection
Teat Disinfection
Teat Disinfection
Teat Disinfection
Teat disinfection is an important measure in mastitis management. In order to fully destroy any bacteria on the teats, it is important to use well engineered teat treatment formulations. The most fundamental part of the “teat dip” formulation is the active substance. This is the part of the formulation which is responsible for killing mastitis causing bacteria.
The basis of mastitis control is herd management, specifically aimed at reducing the level of bacterial challenge on the teat and teat end, reducing the rate of infection. Mastitis can never be eradicated, however, if milking routines and hygiene techniques are improved then the spread of infection will be reduced.
All our teat dip products are tested against the standard “EN 1656 – Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in the veterinary area.”
Fourtress chemical labels are colour-coded for safety. This helps to prevent the mixing of incompatible neat chemicals. Store incompatible chemicals separately in the original containers away from animals and children.
| Colour | Reaction | |
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| Red Acids | Mixing with Blue will cause violent chemical reactions. Mixing with Yellow will produce Toxic Chlorine gas. |
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| Blue Caustic | Mixing with Red will cause violent reactions. | |
| Yellow Chlorinated | Mixing with Red will produce Toxic Chlorine gas.. Mixing with Blue will cause violent chemical reactions. |
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| Green Teat Care | Mixing with Blue will cause violent chemical reactions. Mixing with Yellow will produce Toxic Chlorine gas. |
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