Fluids for sanitizing the teats of dairy animals

摘要

The invention provides aqueous sanitizing fluids that include alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC) and a skin conditioner. When used as a pre-milking or post-milking sanitizing fluid for sanitizing the teats of milking animals, a dye is also included as an indicator of treatment. The skin conditioner preferably includes a moisturizer, and, for post-milking sanitizing fluids, the fluid may further include a skin growth enhancer, antioxidants, and a viscosity enhancer.