Eltham Vet
Eltham Vet Services is a 10-vet practice that has served the farms and family pets of Central and South Taranaki with distinction since 1937. For your pet’s healthcare & your peace of mind contact or visit us.
Mastitis bacteria are easily spread in the shed, and our hands are a key transporter. The use of gloves can reduce bacterial contamination by 75%.
Trim tails at the first milking to reduce the amount of mud and bacteria at the teat end height.
Teat spray your colostrum cows before cupping to support teat condition and minimise the risk of spreading infected milk between cows.
Clean with wipes and disinfect all teats before the first milking of the season.
The cluster should hang directly under the udders. Incorrect alignment can impact milk out.
Teat spray should cover the whole teat up to the barrel and leave a drip on the end. The strength of the product and the emollient addition are also very important. Mix at high rates over calving.
Get help from your key vet if these steps are not helping. We can help identify problem area and bacterial causes.
Eltham Vet Services is a 10-vet practice that has served the farms and family pets of Central and South Taranaki with distinction since 1937. For your pet’s healthcare & your peace of mind contact or visit us.
