ZOETIS Orbeseal Dry Cow Teat Sealant

For use in dry cows as an aid in the prevention of new intramammary infections throughout the dry period. Sterile, antibiotic-free, viscous paste provides a malleable barrier in the teat canal, reducing the incidence of clinical mastitis for the entire dry period by preventing bacteria from entering the teat canal. When Orbeseal is infused at dry off, new mastitis infections can be significantly reduced and somatic cell counts can be lowered.

After last milking at dry-off, clean and disinfect teats with provided alcohol swabs and infuse entire syringe into each quarter. At calving, Orbeseal may be stripped out by hand, ingested by calf or removed via milking machine. However, if large numbers of cattle are freshened together and Orbeseal is removed via milking machine, it may build up on filters. For use in dry cows only. Zero milk and meat withdrawal when used alone.

Key features:

• The first product of its kind – an antibiotic-free paste that acts as a physical barrier against mastitis-causing bacteria, locking them out for the entire dry period.
• Mimics cow’s natural first line of defense, the keratin plug.
• Provides a safe, antibiotic free, physical barrier between the udder and the environment.
• Helps control mastitis during the dry period where more than 50% of early lactation Escherichia coli mastitis cases begin.
• Compatible with conventional dry cow management practices.

Directions: Carefully wash and dry teats before disinfection. Use an alcohol pad to clean end of teat to remove contaminated skin, dirt or manure. Repeat until pad remains clean. Disinfect the far teats before the near teats to avoid accidental contamination of previously disinfected teats. Insert the syringe nozzle into teat canal, grasp the teat, press firmly and slowly inject all contents. Do not massage. Insert into the nearest teats first, to minimize contamination of teats that have not been treated. After inserting, mark the cow so others can tell she has been dried off. Then dip each teat with a quality teat dip.

Does the keratin plug seal all teat ends adequately and fast enough after dry off?

No, many teat ends remain open, leaving cows more susceptible to new infections during the dry period.