• C.C.D is based on chlorhexidine and cetrimide biosides.
• Pre- and postmilking teat disinfectant is probably the most important management strategy to reduce the new intramammary infection rate in dairy cows and to maintain a low level of mastitis.
• Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland.
• It is generally caused by microorganisms, usually bacteria, that invade the udder, multiply and produce toxins that damage to the mammary gland.
• Dipping teats of dairy cows before and after milking with C.C.D reduce teat skin colonization and contamination with mastitis-causing bacteria and minimize penetration into the teat canal.
• Many mastitis control experts advocate pre-dipping and is important against mastitis.
• There is a significant impact on reducing clinical mastitis and somatic cell counts.
• Teat dips are applied to the teats to kill bacteria that become attached to the teats.
• It also aids in the removal of small amounts of soil which may be present.
• Routine post-milking teat disinfection has been, and still is, the single most effective component of hygienic milking programs used in several countries.
• Post-milking teat disinfection, applied by a spray technique or dipping, as an integral part of their mastitis control programs.
• Post-milking teat disinfection maintain healthy skin and reduce the bacterial population at the teat orifice and on the areas of teat skin.
Instructions for use:
Pre-milking:
• Intradip is ready to use product and should be used directly from the jerry can without any dilution.
• Use disposable towel per cow to clean teat.
• Fill teat cup 2/3 with C.C.D and immerse each teat. Allow a minimum contact time of 30 seconds.
• Refill the teat cup if necessary.
• Dry teats thoroughly with a paper towel. Use one towel per cow.
Post-milking:
• Dip or spray the teats immediately after milking.
• Fill teat cup 2/3 with C.C.D and immerse each teat or Spray each teat.
• Allow a minimum contact time of 30 seconds.
• Teat cups should be thoroughly washed after use.
• Wash and dry udder and teats before the next milking.
Warning:
• Wear protective gloves /eye protection.
• In contact with eyes, rinse continuously with water for several minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, continue rinsing.
