MERCHANDISE
Barrier Dips Believe it or not, spring is right around the corner. When the temperatures warm up, we are all happy to see the snow and ice melt, bringing with it the promise of green grass and budding trees. Less welcome however is the prospect of cows wading through the mud and muck. When the cow’s environment becomes less than desirable, barrier teat dips can be an important tool in the fight against mastitis causing organisms. A barrier dip differs from other conventional teat dips in the fact that it forms a film at the teat end surface after application. The idea is that sealing off the teat end will help prevent mastitiscausing organisms from entering the teat canal in between milkings. It is sometimes very helpful when the cows are in a less than perfect environment, and it can limit the chances of mastitis occurrence until the cow’s environment can be improved. In normal, healthy conditions, these dips are still a good choice due to 12 percent skin conditioners and very effective organism killing agents. The merchandise warehouse now carries three barrier dip options manufactured by Ecolab. Their characteristics and prices are listed below.
Protect This post-dip is a 1 percent iodine with 12 percent skin conditioners. Protect forms a flexible, non-tacky film on the teat and closes the teat orifice to help prevent bacteria from entering the teat canal between and after milking. It is a very fast, broad-spectrum bacterial kill that promotes lower SCC’s. Protect also provides excellent teat skin conditioning, brown color for good visibility, and non-dripping liquid application that stays on the teats. It is easily removed during udder prep thus preventing iodine residue in the milk. ITEM PROTECT – 15 GAL.
STOCK # 3526
MEMBER PRICE $270.70
Chemical, Sanitizer and Teat Dip Contact Information These are service personnel only. Order your Member Merchandise supplies through your hauler.
ECOLAB 24 -Hour Medical Emergency Hotline: 1-800-328-0026 For Service, call the Ecolab Service Message Center 1-800-392-3392 or one of the following service representatives:
Ideal Ideal is a 1 percent iodine post dip containing 12 percent emollients with a Polymeric Barrier System. Ideal also forms a film over the teat end to prevent micro-organisms from entering the teat canal between milkings. It provides excellent skin conditioning and broad-spectrum bacteria kill. Dipping leaves a brown coloring on the skin tissue for good visibility with easy removal during udder prep. ITEM IDEAL – 5 GAL. IDEAL – 15 GAL. IDEAL – 55 GAL.
STOCK # 6052 6982 6078
MEMBER PRICE $88.75 $252.94 $831.39
Masticare Film This is the barrier version of the popular Masticare dip line. Its unique antimicrobial technology includes salicylic acid combined with other ingredients, providing for an excellent kill of broad spectrum pathogens, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. It also contains 24 percent of a special blend of 6 skin conditioning agents. ITEM MASTICARE FILM 5GAL. MASTICARE FILM 15 GAL.
STOCK # 3552 3553
MEMBER PRICE $83.41 $247.71
— DUANE FARMER, MERCHANDISE SUPERVISOR
Ben Johnson 4461 Cambridge Dr. Port Huron, MI 48060 810-824-0636 Pat Mitchell 7273 N. Rollin Hwy. Addison, MI 49220 517-403-0928 Jason Wolfe 1890 Canter Dr. Riner, VA 24149 540-553-5755
Three Ways to Order your MMPA Merchandise 1. Place order through your milk hauler 2. Call in your order:
Duane Farmer, Supervisor............................................................. 989-317-8370
Toll Free.............................................................................................877-367-6455
Orders (Novi)............................................................ 800-572-5824 then dial 2
3. Fax in your order:
MMPA Merchandise fax...................................................................989-317-8372
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