Boviseal - A New Teat Seal Set To Attract Dry Cow Re-think

A new teat seal boasts a significant return on investment and is a great opportunity for vets to prompt farmers to re-evaluate their dry cow therapy and mastitis control, according to manufacturer, Bimeda. Boviseal is proven to dramatically reduce mastitis in the 100 days post calving¹, says Bimeda’s vet and head of technical services, Padraig Hyland MVB. “Adding competition to the market will encourage farmers to re-assess their dry cow and mastitis strategies. “The UK launch of Boviseal is a great opportunity for vets to raise the issue of the damage and cost of mastitis, and the potential savings by the correct use of a seal. Boviseal is the number one selling teat seal in the Republic of Ireland, with 2/3 of the Irish dairy cows sealed annually²,” he adds. When it comes to dry cow therapy Mr Hyland says the evidence of the value from combined sealing and antibiotic therapy is all too clear. He points again to a case study at Waterwheel Farm in Donegal, Ireland which delivered a 300% return on investment. “Combined therapy might sound costly but this two year study saw annual mastitis cases fall dramatically, from 26 per 100 cows to 9 per 100³. “Defra figures indicate that mastitis is the most costly disease problem that UK dairy farmers face, with a typical case costing £175.00⁴. When you compare that against the cost of treatment for the herd, there’s no real counter argument in my opinion,” he notes. Boviseal contains 65% Bismuth Subnitrate. The effectiveness of teat sealing is proven but correct administration is key, says Mr Hyland. “It is important to note that the conventional practice of massaging into the udder after infusion is not employed - the teat seal must stay in the teat canal.” For details on best application practices, the company has developed a website, www.boviseal.co.uk with a video demonstration for correct infusion. “The site has a simple step by step guide through the administration process and acts as a reminder to the advice given by their vet,” concludes Mr Hyland. For anyone wanting more details on Boviseal please visit www.boviseal.co.uk or contact Bimeda on 01248 725400. ReferencesGodden et al, 2003GFKPeter Edmondson MVB CERTCHP DIPECBHM FRCVS, Waterwheel farm, IrelandReading University/DAISY

More from

• Animus launches SkinBond Multi for enhanced wound care
• IVC Evidensia reports 82% cut in Farm antibiotic use and 20% carbon emissions reduction
• Vet professionals flock to sign up to transformative locum platform
• The ProSalus Foundation launches urgent appeal for UK vets to support Ukrainian colleagues
• Vetsure Named Business of the Year at 2025 SME National Business Awards