**6.2 Teat dip**

The teats of all the lactating dairy animals and dry cows (during first 10–14 days of dry period) are dipped regularly after every milking in a germicidal solution. The recommended teat dips are

1.Iodine (0.5%) solution 5 parts + Glycerine 1 part

2.Chlorhexidine (0.5%) solution 1 L + Glycerine 60 ml

The iodine teat dip is the best as it treats various types of teat lesions and injuries also. Post-milking teat dipping with 'Iodine-glycerine teat dip' for prevention of new mammary infections is also recommended by many research institutes. Studies have reported that the treatment applying the post-milking teat dip automatically via milking machines had the lowest number of new intra-mammary infections (IMI).
