TEAT DIPPING IN COLD WEATHER:

When the temperature falls below 10 degrees F, or when wind chill is

significant, special precautions should be taken to avoid chapped and

frozen teats.

1. Teats should be dry before turning cows out into cold weather.

2. When teats are dipped after milking, allow 30 seconds contact, and blot off

any excess teat dip with a single service towel.

3. Warm the teat dip to reduce drying time.

4. Provide windbreaks in outside areas for cows.

5. Monitor fresh cows with swollen udders and teats since they are

more susceptible to chapped and frozen teats.