Udder Wash/Teat Dip Safe for Kids?

mandi224

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What kind of udder washes and teat dips are safe if the kids are still on them part-time? (Planning to do once a day milkings.) I was looking at the FiasCo Farms one with Clorox/water/Dawn. Will that be safe and OK to use? Any other recommendations?

And do I need to use an udder balm regularly? What is safe to use with kids?
 
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We use Fight Bac because it's easy

We spray teats then wipe with a clean damp cloth before milking.

After milking we give a spray to each teat.

Kid safe.
 
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I actually have a brand new can of Fight Bac here (I ordered a milking starter kit from Caprine Supply and it was part of that kit). But it didn't say on the can if it was safe for kids or not, so I was looking for other options in case. But if that's safe, that should be easy!! Thank you!
 
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I use Fight Bac or the bleach and Dawn, both have been ok for the kids.
 
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