Keep the cows' environment free of all debris and other physical hazards. Eliminate mud and ledges from the cow area and prevent cow access to ponds, creeks, etc. Keep feeders and waterers clean Maintain a good calf and heifer-rearing program to reduce the risk of udder infection and injury before calving. Maintain electrical system to minimize risk of extraneous voltage and safety hazards. Have all alterations to electrical systems performed by a licensed electrician.
Teat dipping with germicidal dips is recommended.
A degree of control over the environmental streptococci is exerted, but there is no control of coliform intramammary infection. Teat dippers should be kept clean. Teat Dipping Barrier Dips. Barrier dips are reported to reduce new coliform intramammary infections. Their efficacy against the environmental streptococci and the contagious pathogens appears to be lower than that of germicidal dips.