More Milk, More Milking — Don’t Let Teat Skin Pay the Price
Our thoughts on modern teat health and why we created EM Teat Care®
At Agriton, we work closely with dairy farmers across the UK. And one message we hear time and time again: milk yields are up — but so is the pressure on the cow.
Modern genetics and production targets have transformed the dairy industry. Cows are spending more time in the parlour, exposed to vacuum pressure and environmental stressors that take a toll on teat skin.
What used to be occasional dryness or minor cracking is now a leading risk factor for mastitis. Small injuries, rough keratin build-up, and dry teat ends create the perfect entry point for bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus dysgalactiae.
“It’s not just about killing bugs — it’s about building skin resilience.”
– Lisa, Agriton
Our colleague Lisa, who works closely with vets and dairy consultants, said it best in a recent internal piece:
“Within dairy farming today, cows are being bred to produce more milk to meet global demands. Increased time in parlours and milking equipment can take its toll on udder tissue, negatively impacting both health and productivity.
Applying a biopolymer can speed up healing of cracks and dry skin, and create a moisturised barrier to prevent future trauma. It’s about building a line of defence — not just reacting when infection strikes.”
We couldn’t agree more.
Mastitis Starts with Skin Breakdown
Mastitis still costs farms around £4,000 per 100 cows each year (LLM Farm Vets). And with over 50% of cases now coming from environmental bacteria (NADIS), teat skin integrity is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s a frontline defence.
Poor skin condition also makes teat-end disinfection less effective. You can dip all you want, but if the teat is dry, cracked, or covered in dead keratin, the actives can’t do their job.
Why We Created EM Teat Care®
EM Teat Care® was born out of this challenge:
🧪 How can we combine effective disinfection with real skin support?
We took the science of lactic acid (from EM-1 bacteria) — a proven, gentle antimicrobial — and paired it with a natural fermented biopolymer that binds to the teat, hydrates the skin, and helps heal small injuries before they become mastitis risks.
Together, they:
Regulate skin pH
Prevent bacterial colonisation
Hydrate dry tissue
Promote healing — fast
Leave no residues or harsh chemical traces
It’s like putting a second skin over the teat — one that works with nature, not against it.
Our Promise
Whether you run an organic system or a high-output herd, we believe that teat care should be more than just a disinfectant. It should support skin health, protect the cow, and reduce reliance on reactive treatments.
With EM Teat Care®, you can:
✅ Improve teat condition
✅ Lower the risk of mastitis
✅ Support cow welfare
✅ Stay aligned with sustainable farming values
🎁 Free Samples Available
We’re offering free trials of EM Teat Care® for farms who want to see the difference first-hand.
🌐 Learn more:
👉 https://www.agriton.co.uk/em-teat-dip
