Efficacy of two iodine teat dips during experimental challenge with Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae.
An experimental challenge trial was performed against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae following the procedures recommended by the National Mastitis Council. The efficacy of two teat dips, product 1 (Bovadine with I-Tech II) and product 2 (Bovadine with I-Tech, used as a positive control), was determined. Both teat dips contain 1% iodine and 10% glycerin. Product 1 established an 89.7% reduction in infections against Staph. aureus and 73.1% reduction in infections against Strep. agalactiae. Product 2 demonstrated an 86.2% reduction in infections against Staph. aureus and 78.4% reduction in infections against Strep. agalactiae. Teat skin and teat ends were evaluated before and after the trial. No significant change in teat condition was observed for either product.
Foret
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West Agro Inc., Kansas City, MO 64153, USA. chris.foret@DeLaval.com
Owens
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Boddie
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002417:Cattle; D005260:Female; D007455:Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008321:Mammary Glands, Animal / Q000382:microbiology; D008414:Mastitis, Bovine / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000187:drug effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D007455:Iodine