MastiShield Teat Sealant

Indicated as an aid in the prevention of new intramammary infection throughout the dry period by providing a malleable barrier in the teat canal. This results in a reduction in the incidence of clinical mastitis for the entire dry period by preventing bacteria from entering the teat canal. · Mimics the 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 · Comes in easy to use 4 gram syringes containing 2.6 grams of bismuth subnitrate · Two-stage tip allows flexibility when administering product to assure proper sealant placement · Zero milk withdrawal and zero meat withdrawal

144 ct.

Instructions:

After last milking at dry-off, clean and disinfect the teats with the alcohol wipes provided. Gently pinch the base of the teat near the udder attachment to close the teat canal. Infuse entire contents of one syringe of MastiShield into each quarter by inserting the nozzle into the teat and applying gentle continuous pressure to the plunger until the paste is expressed. MastiShield must remain in the teat canal to be effective.

Do not massage teat or udder following infusion. If an antibiotic is infused into the teat, the teat should be re-wiped with the alcohol wipe provided prior to infusion with MastiShield. A clean, disinfected and dry teat is essential, as MastiShield possesses no antimicrobial activity. It is advisable to use an appropriate teat disinfectant following the infusion.

MastiShield is presented in syringes with a 2-Stage tip. This 2-Stage tip allows for either full or partial insertion into the teat orifice. Partial insertion only is preferable, as it may prevent unnecessary damage to the teat orifice and reduce the risk of infection. Full insertion may be needed for large teat orifices.

REMOVAL: Do not remove MastiShield by action of the milking machine.

To reduce the potential for MastiShield accumulation in milking machines, aggressively hand-strip MastiShield out of every quarter, 10 to 12 strips per quarter, before milking fresh cows. Bucket-milk fresh cows for a minimum of three milkings, if possible.

Simple steps to avoid introducing infections during administration of intramammary infusions.

1. Do not place individual syringes in warm/hot water during cold weather.

2. Dry cows off abruptly rather than gradually.

3. Clean teat ends as thoroughly as possible with alcohol wipe and leave to air dry. DO NOT use water with or without disinfectant.

4. Clean the two teats furthest away first, followed by the two closest.

5. Ensure the teats are clean and dry before infusing MastiShield.

6. Infuse the teats in the opposite order to cleansing: i.e. infuse the closest two teats first, followed by the two furthest away.

7. After infusing, dip teats in teat dip or spray with disinfectant and leave cows standing in yard for at least half an hour to allow the teat canal to close.

8. Check cows regularly for signs of mastitis during the first week after drying off.