Comparison of a novel umbilical dip, Super7+~TM Navel Dip, to 7 tincture of iodine to desiccate the umbilical remnant in neonatal Holstein dairy calves

摘要

Reduction of naval infections through appropriate management including naval dipping is beneficial to the calf and the producer and is reported to decrease naval infection rates from 20-28% to 5-14%. Obviously, naval dipping is of great importance butobtaining tincture of iodine has become problematic. It has become necessary to develop other products that can be utilized to dry the umbilicus and assist in the prevention of navel infections. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate Super7+~TM Navel Dip as an alternative to 7% tincture of iodine.