September 28, 2016 | copper sulfate, Digital Dermatitis, Soil toxicity, Sustainable Agriculture
An article in Progressive Dairyman by Dr. Jeremy Schefers of the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, has shown a rise in the levels of copper concentration in liver samples of dairy cattle. With dairy operations that utilize copper sulfate in...
June 25, 2016 | Digital Dermatitis, Hoof-Zink News, Zinc
Hoof-Zink E-Z Liquid is more effective than copper sulfate on heel warts. In a clinical trial, HOOF-ZINK E-Z Liquid completely inhibited all three heel wart–causing strains of Treponema at 5% and 10% footbath solutions. WITH HOOF-ZINK E-Z Liquid, YOU CAN COMPLETELY...
December 9, 2015 | Digital Dermatitis
Article Summary: Anecdotal information suggests some success in controlling DD with the use of footbaths containing 5% to 20% (w/v) zinc sulfate solutions. Zinc sulfate solutions have antibacterial properties, may also act as a hardening agent, and are relatively...
