In order for cows to produce a lot of milk, the owner needs to take care of the health of the animals. The productivity of dairy livestock directly depends on the condition of the udder of the cows. Keeping it clean, daily inspection, massage and application of cow udder cream is necessary for the prevention of infectious diseases, mastitis. Proper care helps increase milk yield.
Application of creams and ointments for cow udder
In order for cow's milk to remain tasty and healthy, it is necessary to carefully care for the livestock and keep the animals clean.Careful care of the animal's udder allows you to immediately notice scratches and abrasions that a cow may receive on pasture. And also to detect signs of more serious problems that arise from improper milking, constant use of the milking machine, and illiterate milking of first-calf heifers.
To prevent inflammation of the udder, make the skin on it elastic and elastic, and relieve it from dryness (and therefore a tendency to cracking and abrasions), use various creams and ointments, which can be bought at a veterinary or regular pharmacy, or prepared independently.
All ointments and creams for cow udders are divided into therapeutic and preventive. Medicinal products include those necessary for udder diseases, infection of scratches, cracks, detection of papillomas and warts, or diagnosis of mastitis. Preventative - soften the skin, contain a complex of vitamins and are used before milking healthy animals.
To treat diseases
For these purposes, ointments containing antibacterial, warming, and anti-inflammatory components are used, depending on the problem encountered and the purpose of the medication. Before starting treatment on an animal, it is necessary to have the cow examined by a veterinarian.
For papillomas and warts
Papillomas and warts are a manifestation of viral diseases of the cow. They occur on the udder and nipples in the following cases:
- improper care and milking;
- decreased immunity in an animal;
- if insemination was carried out by an infected bull;
- when a sick cow fed a calf;
- after insect bites;
- in case of infection of scratches, abrasions, mechanical damage to the udder and teats;
- keeping livestock in a dirty, damp barn;
- overcrowding of livestock.
The virus can “dormant” for a long time in the animal’s body, and under favorable conditions it can manifest itself as growths on a delicate organ. If they are not treated, a secondary infection may occur due to accidental injury to formations during milking, narrowing of blood and lymphatic vessels, and impaired lactation.
Salicylic ointment is used to treat tumors. It has keratolytic (the ability to soften and remove the stratum corneum) and antimicrobial effects. Oxolinic ointment is also used to treat the udder and nipples. The drug has an antiviral effect.
Interferon ointment, which is used to treat skin covered with papillomas and warts, increases local immunity.
If there are an abundance of neoplasms on the udder, salicylic and interferon ointments are used in combination. The drugs are applied to areas covered with warts 4-5 times a day after milking. The course of treatment is from 1 to 3 weeks. You can buy Lekoseptal in veterinary pharmacies. The ointment has a complex effect and is used for:
- udder swelling;
- mastitis;
- microtraumas;
- insect bites;
- warts and papillomas;
- presence of bruises and hematomas.
It forms a protective film on the skin, relieves itching, swelling, relieves pain and has an antiseptic effect. The ointment is applied to the skin of the udder 3-4 times a day and rubbed in with light movements. For insect bites or bruises, it is applied pointwise, applied in a thick layer to the site of injury.
Mastitis
The disease often occurs in cows after calving. The udder becomes inflamed, swollen, hard and painful. Impurities of blood or pus appear in the milk, and milk yield is greatly reduced.In this case, ointments perform an auxiliary function. The main treatment is antibiotics, but external medications help relieve inflammation and swelling, warm and relieve pain. They use Traumeel gel, which contains a complex of plant components, and Mastisept cream, which contains camphor, black poplar buds, and methyl salicylate.
For post-calving care
After calving, the udder of cows remains swollen, and cracked nipples may appear. To quickly bring the organ back to normal, use the veterinary ointment “Rigofen”, which has an anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effect. A remedy for cracks and swelling is applied once a day after milking.
Use "Rigofen" for 1-4 days.
For prevention
There are udder creams used for preventive purposes. They soften the skin and protect the organ from infection. In combination with massage, the use of cream helps to avoid mastitis, inflammation, and protects the milkmaid’s hands. These creams include:
- "Burenka";
- "Lyubava";
- "Doctor";
- "My Sun";
- "Zorka"
All these products do not change the taste of milk, are excellent for hand care, and are affordable.
Popular manufacturers
The table shows the best manufacturers of creams for cow udder care. You can purchase the products at a regular or veterinary pharmacy.
| Name | Manufacturer | Compound | Action |
| "Burenka" | Russia | Vaseline, emulsifier, medical talc | Protects the udder skin from scratches, abrasions, softens the skin. |
| "Lyubava" | LLC "Vashe Khozyaystvo" | Extract of chamomile, calendula, beetroot, horse chestnut. Contains shea butter, soybean and palm oil. | Moisturizes, nourishes the skin, prevents inflammation, accelerates the healing of scratches and cracks.
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| "Doctor" | Produced in Belarus | Sunflower oil, glycerin, parabens | Increases skin elasticity, protects against overheating and hypothermia |
| "My sun" | "Farmax" | Floralizin, plantain extract, Omega 3 fatty acid complex | Relieves itching from insect bites, nourishes, softens the skin, protects from chapping, cold and sunlight. |
| "Zorka" | "Farmax" | Vaseline, floralizin, vitamins A, E, | Makes the skin of the udder elastic, facilitates milking, and forms a protective film on the surface of the skin. |
Creams are used before or after milking; they are safe and do not affect the quality of milk. This makes milking easier and increases product yield.
Making homemade ointments
You can prepare a product for caring for a cow's udder yourself. For the nourishing cream you will need:
- vegetable oil (olive, sunflower) - 75 grams;
- natural beeswax - 25 grams;
- paraffin - 25 grams.
The oil should be boiled in a water bath, add the remaining ingredients, stir until completely dissolved and cool.
The therapeutic anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent is prepared as follows:
- Take 100 grams of Vaseline and heat it slightly.
- Add 10 grams of salicylic and boric acid.
- 2-5 grams of novocaine.
Everything should be mixed thoroughly. Proper care of a cow's udder will protect the animal from disease, increase productivity and make milking easier. The use of the cream will also help keep the milkmaid's hands well-groomed and soft.
