Guide to evaluate teat conditions now available

The Guidelines for Evaluating Teat Skin Condition was developed by the NMC Research Committee and covers methods for making teat skin condition observations (when and how); what parameters to check (color, dryness, chapping, hyperkeratosis and cutaneous damage); and trial design and evaluation.

Photos of teat conditions are also included.

To download the guidelines, click here.

Source: NMC

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