The comparative effect of two teat dips on udder health and teat skin quality.

The effect of two teat dips on udder health and teat skin appearance was examined. Ewodip N contained urea and a methylglycoside with a final iodine concentration of 0.25%. Ewodip with lanolin as emolient had a final iodine concentration of 0.4%. Ewodip N had a more favourable effect on teat skin quality than Ewodip. The percentage of cows with elevated cell count and without udder pathogenic microorganism (non-specific mastitis), was significantly lower in the group dipped with Ewodip N. The level of new infections of Staphylococcus aureus was lowest in the Ewodip group, but the difference was not statistically significant.