Cream for the udder of cows: the best compositions and instructions for use

In order for the cows to give a lot of milk, the owner must take care of the he alth of the animals. The productivity of dairy livestock directly depends on the state of the udder of cows. Keeping it clean, daily inspection, massage and application of cream for the udder of cows is necessary for the prevention of infectious diseases, mastitis. Competent care contributes to an increase in milk production.

Applying creams and ointments to the cow's udder

In order for cow's milk to remain tasty and he althy, it is necessary to carefully care for the livestock, keep the animals clean. Careful care of the udder of the animal allows you to immediately notice the scratches and abrasions that a cow can get on the pasture.And also to detect signs of more serious problems that arise from improper milking, constant use of the milking machine, illiterate milking of heifers.

To prevent inflammation of the udder, to make the skin on it supple and elastic, to relieve it of dryness (and hence the tendency to crack, scuff), use various creams and ointments that can be bought at the veterinary or a regular pharmacy or cook it yourself.

All ointments and creams for cow udders are divided into therapeutic and prophylactic. Therapeutic agents include those necessary for diseases of the udder, infection of scratches, cracks, detection of papillomas and warts, or diagnosing mastitis. Preventive - soften the skin, contain a complex of vitamins and are used before milking he althy animals.

For the treatment of diseases

For these purposes, ointments containing antibacterial, warming, anti-inflammatory components are used, depending on the problem that has arisen and the prescription of the medicine. The cow must be examined by a veterinarian before treatment can begin.

From papillomas and warts

Papillomas and warts are a manifestation of viral diseases in cows. They occur on the udder and teats in case of:

improper care and milking;
decreased immunity in an animal;
if insemination is by an infected bull;
when the sick cow fed the calf;
after insect bites;
infection of scratches, abrasions, mechanical damage to the udder and teats;
keeping livestock in a dirty, damp barn;
crowding.

The virus can “doze” in the body of an animal for a long time, and under favorable conditions, it can manifest itself as growths on a delicate organ. If they are not treated, it is possible to attach a secondary infection in case of accidental injury to the formations during milking, narrowing of the blood and lymphatic vessels, and impaired lactation.

Salicylic ointment is used to treat neoplasms. It has keratolytic (the ability to soften and remove the keratinized layer of the skin) and antimicrobial action. 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.

With an abundance of neoplasms on the udder, salicylic and interferon ointments are used in combination. The preparations are applied to areas covered with warts 4-5 times a day after milking. The course of treatment is from 1 to 3 weeks. In veterinary pharmacies you can buy Lekoseptal. The ointment has a complex effect, is used for:

udder swelling;
suit;
microtrauma;
insect bites;
warts and papillomas;
presence of bruises and bruises.

It forms a protective film on the skin, relieves itching, swelling, anesthetizes 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, superimposed in a thick layer on 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 milk, milk yield is greatly reduced. Ointments in this case perform an auxiliary function. The main treatment is antibiotics, but external preparations help relieve inflammation and swelling, warm and anesthetize.They use Traumeel gel containing a complex of plant components, Mastisept cream, which includes camphor, black poplar buds, methyl salicylate.

For postpartum care

After calving, the udder of cows remains edematous, cracked nipples may appear. To quickly bring the body back to normal, use the veterinary ointment "Rigofen", which has a decongestant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect. A remedy for cracks and swelling is applied once a day after milking.

Important: all medical ointments are applied to the udder after milking, so that the components of the preparations do not get into the milk. A product derived from treated animals should not be consumed by humans.

Use "Rigofen" 1-4 days.

For prevention

There are udder creams that are used prophylactically. They soften the skin, protect the body from infection. In combination with massage, the use of the 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, great for hand care, have an affordable price.

Popular Manufacturers

The table shows the best manufacturers of creams for the care of the udder of cows. You can buy products in a regular or veterinary pharmacy.

ActionBurenkaRussiaVaseline, emulsifier, medical talc Moisturizes, nourishes the skin, prevents inflammation, accelerates the healing of scratches and cracks.

Name	Producer	Ingredients
		LLC "Your economy"	Extract of chamomile, calendula, beetroot, horse chestnut. Contains shea butter, soybean and palm oil.

Doctor	Produced in Belarus	Sunflower oil, glycerin, parabens	Increases skin elasticity, protects against overheating and hypothermia
"My sun"	Pharmax	Floralizin, psyllium extract, Omega 3 fatty acid complex	Relieves itching from insect bites, nourishes , softens the skin, protects from chapping, cold and sun rays.
Zorka	Farmax	Vaseline, floralizin, vitamins A, E,	Makes the udder skin elastic, facilitates milking, forms a protective film on the skin surface.

Creams are used before or after milking, they are safe and do not affect the quality of milk. At the same time, they facilitate milking and increase the return of the product.

Making homemade ointments

Cow udder care can be prepared by yourself. For a 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 rest of the ingredients, mix until completely dissolved and cool.

Therapeutic anti-inflammatory and analgesic is prepared as follows:

Take 100 grams of Vaseline, heat slightly.
Add 10 grams of salicylic and boric acid.
2-5 grams of novocaine.

Mix everything thoroughly. Properly caring for a cow's udder will protect the animal from disease, increase productivity, and make milking easier. The use of the cream will also keep the hands of the milkmaid well-groomed and tender.