SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING GERMICIDAL AGENT TO ANIMAL HOOF

摘要

Methods and systems for treating or disinfecting animal hooves are provided. Generally, a germicidal composition comprising a water-immiscible liquid and a germicidal agent is applied to the animal hooves such as through spraying or using a footbath. In those embodiments employing a footbath, the germicidal composition may be used in conjunction with an aqueous liquid thereby forming a multi-phase system. In the context of a footbath, the germicidal composition forms a water-immiscible phase which floats on top of an aqueous phase comprising the aqueous liquid. The water-immiscible phase containing the germicidal agent preferentially adheres to the animal's hoof thereby forming a protective film thereon. The multi-phase system can also take the form of an emulsion that is applied to the animal's hooves via direct spraying or a footbath.