Peracetic teat dip

摘要

A teat dip formula is disclosed for use on dairy animals with the objective of reducing or preventing mastitis. The teat dip formula preferably includes up to about 5000 ppm of peracetic acid in solution made in situ by mixing acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Other constituents of the formula may include effective amounts of a skin conditioning agent or agents, a surfactant or surfactants and urea. A method of preparing and applying the formula is disclosed.