Another benefit of using ADF's Automatic Dipping and Flushing system is the way it can help control mastitis.
The benefits start with the timing of teat dip application - immediately post milking whilst the teat is extended and most receptive to disinfectants and emollients within the teat dip, the skin pores are accessible to enable a good bacterial kill, it is also the optimum time to apply skin conditioning agents. The open teat canal after milking is protected from infection in an instant, dramatically reducing the risk of negative pressure drawing infection into the teat canal.
Farms already using ADF have seen both new IMI's and SCC's fall following the installation of ADF and the improvement in herd health continues as healthy cows move up through the herd.
Cross contamination between cows is controlled as the milking unit is automatically sanitised between each milking. Every teat, on every cow, at every milking benefit from clean liners.
Not only does this
save money spent on treating cows, but more of the milk produced is sold and increased throughput is gained from time saved as there are fewer cows to treat.