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Bovidip 20 mg/ml Concentrate for Teat Dip or Spray Solution

Active ingredient: Available Iodine

Form

Spray

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

DeLaval NV

VMD MA No.

17140/4008

What it's used for

To be applied diluted by dipping or spraying to dairy cows' teats immediately after milking, as an aid in the control of mastitis in lactating dairy cows,...

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Clinical information

Bovidip 20 mg/ml Concentrate for Teat Dip or Spray Solution — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

To be applied diluted by dipping or spraying to dairy cows' teats immediately after
milking, as an aid in the control of mastitis in lactating dairy cows, and as an aid in
the prevention and healing of cracked and chapped teats.

medicinal product with three parts of clean water and mix well. Al-ways clean the dip
cup or spray container after use. Amounts to be administered: about 5 ml of the
diluted product per cow per application.
Administration route:
• Dipping: Dip each teat immediately after milking in a teat dip cup containing
diluted product. Dip the full length of the teats and replenish the dip cup as
necessary.
• Spraying: Spray the entire surface of the teats after each milking.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
AN. 03416/2024 & 03417/2024

None known.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See the label for respective contact details.

Do not mix with other chemicals. Prior to milking, wash teats with an udder wash
solution and dry with a disposable paper towel. Discard any product that becomes
contaminated. Always use a clean spray or dip cup and clean after use.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
For external use only. Allow product to dry before exposing the cows to wet (rainy),
cold or windy conditions. Use on injured teats may delay the wound-healing process.
It is recommended that treatment be discontinued until teat lesions have resolved. If
signs of disease persist or appear, consult a veterinary surgeon.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Care should be taken to avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact, flush the eyes with
copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. In case of accidental ingestion,
seek medical advice immediately and show the combined package leaflet and label
to the physician. When used as spray, avoid working in spray mist. Wash hands after
use. Persons with io-dine allergy should wear gloves and mask. The use of gloves
during milking and dipping or spraying is recommended to protect the skin and for
hygienic milk collection.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

The use of this product in the specified manner (topical antiseptic) has no known
interactions with other medicaments or nutrition.
AN. 03416/2024 & 03417/2024

Store upright in the tightly closed original container. Do not store above 25°C. Protect
from frost. If the product has frozen, thaw in a warm place and shake well before use.
For the larger pack sizes, the product should be rolled sufficiently to mix the solution.
Under no circum-stances should an attempt be made to shake the 60 or 200 litre
packs. Protect from light.

Meat and offal: Zero days.
Milk: Zero hours.
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.