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Science, testing set best teat dips apart

Keith Engel GEA
Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025

Cow teats — A teat dip with substantial conditioners and emollients helps keep moisture in the skin and minimizes the effect of cracking.
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Keith Engel GEA

Not all teat dips are created equal. With milk quality being a constant priority and teat dip being a key input cost on a farm, understanding what sets one product apart is more important than ever. The most effective teat dips are grounded in rigorous research, expert formulation and field-tested performance to meet the needs of today’s dairy farms.

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Keith Engel is business development manager for hygiene and milk quality at GEA.

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