Hoof Armor

375.001,475.00

A natural blend of chelated copper and zinc compounds. Contains natural emollients for better hoof health. Formalin and antibiotic free product. Designed to work in combination with good farming practices for the treatment and prevention of hoof infections in dairy cows.  

Digital Dermatitis (DD) is a multifactorial bacterial disease, affecting the hooves. It can be very painful, persistent and recurrent. Footbathing is a key practice to reduce and prevent infections.

Usage Rates:

Add at a rate of 1-2% depending on the frequency of visits to the footbath and the severity of the foot problem.

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Description

Hoofcount ‘Extra F’ is effective even in lower temperatures, unlike formalin alone.

Usage Rates:

Add at a rate of 4-5% for weekly footbathing or can be used from as little as 2-3% daily, depending on the frequency of visits to the footbath.

 

Lameness in the dairy herd is a significant welfare issue and can lead to:

  • Loss of milk production.
  • Reduced fertility.
  • Higher incidence of involuntary culling.
  • Poor cow longevity in the herd.
  • More frequent and higher trimming costs.

Extra unnecessary labour handling animals.

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1000l IBC, 200L Drum