To help you ensure that solutions used in your regular milking routine are appropriate, we have identified a selection of DeLaval hygiene solutions which are suitable for protecting udder health on organic dairy farms. Most of these products have achieved formal certification as “allowed for use in organic farming in specific countries”.
Some DeLaval hygiene solutions have achieved certification by Ecocert. It promotes organic products through control and certification activities in over 80 countries. Some solutions have gained FiBL certification. FiBL, Forschunginstitut für biologischen Landbau, the Research Institutes of Organic Agriculture in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, are centres for research and consultancy on organic agriculture.
Udder paper towels
Biocell™ is a natural, patented and environmentally friendly solution designed for quality udder preparation. It is a biodegradable wet udder towel, strong enough to be used effectively in your pre-milking udder stimulation and cleaning routine. This pre-wetted paper contains lactic acid for added cleaning effectiveness.
Softcel™ is a premium tissue towel for pre-milking cleaning of teats and udder. All blue Softcel towels are made from recycled paper. Two-layer rolls of blue Softcel may be ordered in twin-pack 1 000 sheet rolls or six-pack 500 sheet rolls.
Extra strong blue three-layer towels come in single pack 1 000 sheet rolls.
Pre-milking teat cleaner
DeLaval Biofoam combines Cleaning Improvement Technology (CIT) with a patented foaming solution of natural compounds for very effective teat cleaning. This pre-milking hygiene treatment has been developed to protect high milk quality and animal health without compromise. DeLaval Biofoam helps to keep your cows’ teats soft, healthy and hygienic.
Post-milking teat dip
Blockade™ is a ready-to-use, film-forming iodine teat dip which makes use of I-tech (Free Iodine Technology) and ACT (Advanced Conditioning Technology). It disinfects teats and smooths teat skin. Blockade™ creates a fine elastic barrier that helps protect against environmental bacteria in mud or slurry entering the teat canal, especially after milking.
Dip teats in Blockade after each milking for a protective film and good teat condition.
- Ecocert organic certification, for France.
DeLaval Prima teat dip contains hydrogen peroxide to provide effective teat disinfection after milking. Cows benefit from the outstanding microbiological effectiveness of DeLaval Prima and its soothing emollients for teat softening. Farmers appreciate its superior spraying qualities. DeLaval Prima is highly visible and doesn’t clog up automatic spraying equipment or spray guns. Recommended for use in DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS, and in conventional parlours. 20, 60 and 200 litre containers.
- Ecocert organic certification, for France.
Proactive™ is an safe, premium, post-milking teat dip proven effective for many years. Its iodine-based formula provides protection against a broad spectrum of mastitis-causing organisms. The combination of DeLaval patented technologies I-tech (Free Iodine Technology) and ACT (Advanced Conditioning Technology) provide a highly bacteria-resistant effect while protecting and caring for teat skin.
Bedding treatment
DryMaxx™ is a natural bedding treatment which offers your cows a more hygienic environment. It has high moisture absorption and ammonia neutralizing properties, to keep stall surfaces dry and bacteria levels low. This promotes good hoof and udder health. Apply DryMaxx in the barn wherever cows eat, drink, walk or rest, for less moisture, more comfort. Biodegradable DryMaxx absorbs moisture up to 140%, has a skin-friendly pH of 6, is non-irritant, easy-to-use, in granular form to minimize dust.
