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Mastitis
	ToDAY® (cephapirin sodium) allows dairy producers to treat mastitis flare-ups in lactating cows. Together with ToMORROW® dry cow treatment for mastitis ToDAY® delivers proven broad-spectrum protection to help reduce mastitis improve milk quality and increase milk production for the whole herd. 30753 12 tubes/box
ToMORROW® (cephapirin benzathine) provides broad-spectrum mastitis protection for dry cows. ToMORROW® is approved to deliver powerful bactericidal killing action against the leading mastitis-causing pathogens: Streptococcus agalactiae Staphylococcus aureus and staphylococcus strains resistant to penicillin. It features Opti-Sert® the exclusive easy-to-use syringe tip for partial insertion which helps prevent contamination from teat surface bacteria and reduces damage to the teat structures. 30754 12 tubes/box

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Exposure to mastistis pathogens is one of the key factors that determine the risk of mastitis. Exposure can originate from several sources including the environment of the cow, existing infections, and bacteria naturally found on the skin. Cleanliness of the udder influences the quantity and type of bacteria present on teat surfaces, and dirty teats and udders are considered to be a major source of environmental bacteria in milk. The quality of pre-milking udder preparation is an important component of a milk quality program but must be efficiently and quickly done to decrease the amount of time spent in the milking parlor. The cleanliness of the stalls, whether freestall, tiestall, or stanchion is the next most critical factor for a good milk quality program.

Key Points for Mastitis Prevention:

1. Provide cows with a clean, dry, stress-free environment. Stalls are kept clean and dry on a consistent basis. Alleyways and barn yards are scraped.

2. Maintain clean hands or wear disposable milking gloves.

3. Check foremilk and udder for mastitis. Milk problem cows last.

4. Apply pre-milking teat dip that completely covers the teat skin for 30 seconds or use a sanitizing solution to wash each cow's teats for at least 10 to 20 seconds.

5. Dry teats using a single-service paper towel or a clean cloth towel.

6. Attach teat cups squarely and securely within one minute.

7. Adjust milking units as necessary.

8. Shut off vacuum before removing cups.

9. Dip teats with a post-milking teat dip. Use a barrier dip if environmental conditions warrant.