Ubera® Dry
The innovative external teat barrier
that protects the teats
The generally increased milk production leads to more milk leakages at the start of the cow’s dry period. In addition, the demand for decreasing the use of dry-off intramammary antibiotics brings the risks associated with a reduced protection. Research has shown that milk leakage at the beginning of the dry period is a significant risk factor during the dry period. The use of Ubera® Dry protects the teats at the beginning of the dry period.
Why at dry-off?
- Milk, an excellent growth medium for bacteria, accumulates to a large volume in the gland the first few days.
- Leakage from the teats.
- The natural teat-end defence is stopped.
Why prepartum?
Most of the bacteria enter through the teat canal, and premature loss of the keratin plug of the teat canal at prepartum removes the natural defense system. Pre-calving application of an external teat dip has proven to be a good protection.
Excellence is a habit,
not an act
Understanding the efficacy of an external teat barrier is essential for optimizing their use in order to decrease reliance on antimicrobials. Well-executed and well-reported trials yield the highest level of evidence for efficacy of products under a different set of conditions. The University of Ghent evaluated the barrier characteristics of Ubera® Dry. The in vitro study concluded that Ubera® Dry showed comparable or superior barrier performance compared to other two products. Ubera® Dry contains no antibiotics. It is available for any farmer or veterinarian that wants to increase the protection of the udder for an affordable price. Good habits and products are worth being fanatic about.
Source:
https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(20)30305-2/fulltext
So thin, and yet… so strong
Application
- Apply on a clean teat
- Dip twice ¾ of the teat in the cup filled with Ubera® Dry
- Slowly remove the cup while giving it a quarter turn
- In the following days the barrier will slowly come off the teat skin
- The teat-end remains protected for up to 5 days
Ease of use
- Can be combined with internal teat sealants and intramammary antibiotics.
- The Ubera® Dry plug from the teat-end comes off with the first milking and leaves no remnants in the teat canal.
- Can be re-applied if deemed necessary.
Why use it?
- Does not contain xanthane gum, lactic acid, nor triclosan
- Gentle for the teat
- Coverage up to at least 5 days
- To be used at dry-off and once a week before the expected calving date. Resulting in a lower somatic cell count in the next lactation.
- A thin barrier that is quickly dry and insoluble in milk
Ubera® Dry: thin, but strong
Ubera® Dry is a biodegradable external teat barrier that protects the teat and limits milk leakage. After dipping, the liquid forms a water-repellent bio-adhesive barrier. The product becomes solid within 20 seconds and forms a uniform, smooth and thin barrier. The micro-pores of the natural polymer provide an effective barrier while retaining the balance of the skin flora and allowing aeration.
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REFERENCES
Krömker, V.; Friedrich, J. Teat canal closure in non-lactating heifers and its association with udder health in the consecutive lactation. Vet. Microbiol. 2009, 134, 100–105. [PubMed]
Piepers, S., I. Van Den Brulle, K. Mertens, and S. De Vliegher, 2020, Short communication: Barrier characteristics of 3 external teat sealants to prevent bacterial penetration under in vitro conditions using rubber calf-feeding nipples. Journal of Dairy Science, Volume 103, Issue 7, 6569 – 6575 [Link]