Targeted support for cows showing signs of High Somatic Cell Count and Clinical mastitis
The Healthy Udder Bolus is a specialised solution developed to support the management of elevated somatic cell counts (SCC) and aid in the reduction of clinical mastitis in dairy cows. Its formulation focuses on breaking down the biofilm produced by bacterial pathogens, which is a significant barrier that protects bacteria from the cow’s immune system.
By disrupting the biofilm, the Healthy Udder Bolus exposes the underlying pathogens, making them more susceptible to the cow’s natural immune response. This improved immune recognition allows for more efficient bacterial clearance, promoting a reduction in somatic cell counts and contributing to better udder health.
Key Features:
- Biofilm Disruption: Effectively breaks down the protective biofilm layer, exposing bacteria to the cow’s immune defences for more effective pathogen elimination.
- Supports Somatic Cell Count Reduction: By targeting bacteria responsible for elevated SCC, the bolus aids in the overall improvement of udder health and milk quality.
- Mastitis Management: Enhances the cow’s ability to combat clinical mastitis through better immune recognition of pathogens, reducing the incidence of infections.
- Non-Antibiotic Approach: A non-antibiotic solution that aligns with best practices for antimicrobial stewardship while supporting natural udder health.
- Enhanced Immune Response: Boosts the cow’s immune capacity to address infections at the source, facilitating a quicker recovery and reducing udder inflammation.
The Matrix Animal Health Healthy Udder Bolus offers an advanced, non-antibiotic strategy for managing udder health by addressing the root cause of elevated somatic cell counts, promoting better milk quality, and supporting the cow's natural defence mechanisms.
Thomas Gordon runs a herd of pedigree Ayrshire cows, split between spring and autumn calving. He is currently putting 100 cows through the parlour on a grass based system.
“We had been having some udder health issues on the farm and were just going about our standard protocol which was to treat with antibiotic tubes from the vet which needed to be administered every milking for 6 milking's and adhering to the lengthy milk withhold period, this meant that a significant volume of the milk we produced was not fit for sale. On top of the financial implications of using antibiotics, I have also been very concerned over the increased resistance to antibiotics and believe that farmers as food producers play a major role in the fight to combat this
On the recommendation of a neighbour, we tried the Healthy Udder Bolus from Matrix Animal Health. We have been very pleased with the results. Antibiotic usage is well down and there is no milk withhold so we now more milk".