Prevention of udder cleft dermatitis in dairy cows

UCD is an inflammation of the udder skin and its surroundings. Here we look at the prevention of UCD with a spray containing chelated copper and zinc. UCD (udder cleft dermatitis), also known as foul udder or intertrigo, is often located between the front teats and at the transition of the front quarters and the abdominal wall. Although this condition is well known in the dairy industry, not much research has been performed. In the milking parlour during milking, a mirror glued on a