Dermicidal Plus 500ml9000833

Dermicidal Plus 500ml is a strong, ready to use disinfectant solution which can be applied directly onto surfaces as required. It is suitable to use a farm detergent. It acts as a virucide, fungicide and bactericide. It is a powerful product that prevents bacteria from entering the navel. Joint ill also known as Navel ill of calves can result due to an infection entering the umbilical cord during or soon after birth. As well as applying Dermicidal Plus it is important that the calving area is kept clean to prevent the infection. A bull's anatomy means they are more at risk as their navels tend to dry slower. If the animals are moved when they are born the area must be clean until their navel has dried completely. Navel ill stays confined to the navel. The first sign is a painful, swollen navel that does not dry up. It can also look like an abscess which can develop pus and the calf may have a high temperature and reduced appetite. Joint ill is an infection that can spread from the navel into the bloodstream and settle in other parts of the body. The most common sites are the limbs which lead to stiff painful joints, a high temperature, loss of appetite and depression. Early treatment is very important. Calving in a clean environment and applying Dermicidal Plus can prevent both infections.