Description
3X More Effective than Competitors
Powdered Frost Protectant – Serving dairyman for over 35 years
During the winter season and periods of cold weather the teat surface of dairy animals is subject to added exposure especially when liquid teat dips are employed after milking. The use of liquid teat dips in cold and windy conditions will cause chapping and freezing of the teat. For this reason a powdered product was developed which contained food grade ingredients and had both bacteriocidal and healing qualities.
The concept of a powdered formulation originated with two scientists following research on the bacteriocidal and healing properties of a herb, Comfrey. The active ingredients in Comfrey were identified and then duplicated in the powdered formulation from laboratory stocks. Various formulations were tested against three type bacteria; Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the best formulation and carrier was determined. This product was also tested for healing properties. The original research required three years before a suitable product was determined. The formulation was tested in the field on dairy animals with excellent results. The active ingredients in the corn starch carrier will kill bacteria and accelerate cell proliferation of cuts and damaged teat surfaces. Two patents were awarded to the original formulation, U.S. patent 4,668,692 and Canada 1,303,506 for a powdered Germicide and Healing Composition containing Allantoin and Ascorbic Acid.
In the field the formulation has been tested using dairy cows from the “hospital” with clinical cases of mastitis. Liquid dips compared against the powdered formulation. Samples were taken from each teat before and after treatment by swabbing the teat with sterile cotton swabs and applying the swab to nutrient broth and then blood agar plates. There was a 79 percent reduction of bacteria for teats treated with the liquid dip and 90 percent reduction for the powder. The dry formulation is an excellent product that could be used not only during the cold months of the year but through all seasons. WinterSet is a new generation for the powdered formulation which has an additional bacteriodical agent in the compound. This product is very effect for treating teats of dairy animals during the cold-winter months.
PERFORMANCE
*Based on blind tests, WinterSet teat dip was found to be on average 3 times more effective than the leading competitors brand based on its ability to kill the bacteria.
The concept of a powdered formulation originated with two scientists following research on the bacteriocidal and healing properties of a herb, Comfrey. The active ingredients in Comfrey were identified and then duplicated in the powdered formulation from laboratory stocks. Various formulations were tested against three type bacteria; Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the best formulation and carrier was determined. This product was also tested for healing properties. The original research required three years before a suitable product was determined. The formulation was tested in the field on dairy animals with excellent results. The active ingredients in the corn starch carrier will kill bacteria and accelerate cell proliferation of cuts and damaged teat surfaces. Two patents were awarded o the original formulation, U.S. patent 4,668,692 and Canada 1,303,506 for a powdered Germicide and Healing Composition containing Allantoin and Ascorbic Acid.
Try our powdered teat dip for 30 days. If you’re not satisfied, call (855) 683-2834 to return it.
Mike Clawson (verified owner) –
Since we’ve been using WinterSet we have not lost a cow from frozen teats.
Been a dairyman of a herd of 300 for over 50 years and have been using WinterSet for the last 6+ years. We’re in a windy area, snow tends too blow a lot, we find that WinterSet helps protect the teats. 11 years ago we lost half our herd in a winter storm that blew one night. Their teats froze and we had to sell them. Since we’ve been using WinterSet we have not lost a cow from frozen teats. When applied it dry’s the teats, keeps them soft, helps heal teat that my have sore on them, just a good winter teat dip.
We’ve noticed before we started to use WinterSet, SCC would go up during the winter, since using WinterSet our SCC stays the same or goes down.
Ted Murry (verified owner) –
Grew up using this on the farm and when Dad past the business on to me, I’m still using the powder during the cold and heat. I’ve noticed they’ve improved it too over the years.
Kirby Grough (verified owner) –
PROGRESSIVE DAIRY SERVICE
WORKS WELL IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER!
Claude McGrath –
Had a friend refer this product. Been using it for 2 months and have had good success here at my dairy in cold Wisconsin.
Zaman Agha (verified owner) –
Agri-Service LLC
Ability to protect in cold weather, alternative to liquid dip
Deborah Gittins (verified owner) –
All around solid product
Susan Richards (verified owner) –
Working great for the large goat farm I run. Read about this on an online article. Very effective alternative dip to liquid. #PowderUp
Jake Stockwell (verified owner) –
Can’t beat the product! Hope they can get the price down at some point.
Nick Henderson –
Teat dip I have used for 6 years. Absolutely no issues or complications with mastitis and keeps the teat healthy and conditioned.
Jared Simkins (verified owner) –
Gem State Dairy Supply
It gives me an option to offer my customers for cold weather applications
Sharon Holiday (verified owner) –
Local dealer here in cold Wisconsin recommended I try this after repeated problems with liquid teat dips that said they worked in winter. Well, the liquids did not work! The powdered tit dip has held up super well!
Preston Rigby (verified owner) –
5 STAR REVIEW – Been using this for years and love it!
Austin Esplin (verified owner) –
Northstar Dairy Service
Great product and love it in the cold weather. No complaints!
Jamie Dennis (verified owner) –
1 month and things are looking good! From the reviews, seems like others are having similar results.
Kirin Kelly (verified owner) –
STOP using liquid dips!!!
Friend referred me to the product because I kept having issues with freezing. Definitely worth it!
Tom Nelson (verified owner) –
2 years and counting! I’ve tried other powder tit dips, but have found this one works the best. I’ve tried the big name liquid dips created for winter months but this one seems to do the trick. Haven’t had any issues with frostbite or chaffing since I first switched.
Harold Forney (verified owner) –
MARYLAND FARM CARE
Just a great alternative in cold weather. It speaks for itself.
Millhorn Farmstead Creamery –
Love WinterSet!! We get down to -10 here and there’s always a million things that go wrong when it’s that cold but frostbite and mastitis thankfully aren’t one of them. One less thing for this dairy farmHer to stress about during the winter! – Katie M.
McKay King –
Proud to be teat dippin’ with WinterSet! Heard about this from my dealer. Been happy with it ever since I switched.
Sam Parkinson –
World Dairy Expo – stopped by their booth at WDE. Gave me a free sample to try for the cold season. Went form being a skeptic on the whole powder thing to being very satisfied.
Samuel, Liberty Hill Farm –
Great product! Gives me confidence in the cold weather. The cow’s teats seem to be much healthier with less cracking. Thank you!