Evaluation of a Salve or Two Novel Winter Teat Dips to Maintain or Enhance Teat Integrity During Winter
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Winter conditions can lead to rapid dehydration and cracking of teat tissue, thus increasing mastitis risks. The objectives of these three winter trials were to compare application of a salve or 2 new novel commercial winter teat dip products (> 70% propylene glycol plus fatty acid germicide) to an existing commercially available teat dip (good germicide and skin conditioning) and best management winter milking practices. Overall results for the 3 trials suggest slight (glycol) to no (salve) positive effect on teat end health (especially cracking) when tested in comparison to the use of a good milking and winter dipping practices and a very good commercial post-milking dip used in this herd. There was a slight decrease in % teats cracked with glycol dips following rapid temperature changes. However, none of the treatments were effective in completely alleviating teat end changes due to weather.