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Today’s dairy farms have several spraying applications as
alternatives or additions to the foot bath method.The
manual low-pressure sprayer is popular, but more automatic
hoof sprayers have been developed for inclusion in milking
robots and for spraying in milking parlours.The benefit of the
spraying protocol is that every cow is treated with a clean,
fresh product regardless of her position in the traffic line.
These developments, coupled with the farmer’s need to
prevent waste and ensure a long-lasting effect, created the
basic conditions for work to begin on the formulation of
Intra Hoof-fit Spray.
With the support of distributors and hoof experts, the
Intracare R&D department was able to develop something
unique. A strong “pearl-network” ensures the proven Intra
Hoof-fit active ingredients remain homogeneous in the
solution and that the product adheres firmly to the hoof.
Spot-spraying provides a long contact time at a lower dosage
per hoof compared to the foot bath method. Intra Hoof-fit
Spray comes as a ready-to-use solution and has excellent
adhesion even to wet skin or wet hooves, thereby reducing
waste caused by run-off on the floor.
Intra Hoof-fit Spray was intensively tested and approved for
use in all mentioned spraying systems under various seasonal
conditions, which resulted in a successful launch. It was
introduced in 10 countries in May 2018 and has achieved
great success and glowing testimonials.
France: by Stévenn Clec’h at Synthèse Élevage:“Hoof-
fit Spray works to full satisfaction if used at our automatic
Spray fit pump and Matabi type sprayers.The first argument
from the farmer is the ease of use (there is no preparation)
and the second is the right concentration. In the Spray-fit
application, farmers, hoof trimmers and myself have seen
very satisfactory results.”
Denmark: by Lea Lieder of Linds AS:“We launched it a
bit sooner than first expected.Very easy to use, because of
the improved viscosity.The Intra Hoof-fit Spray is distributed
very homogeneously on the hooves and it is much easier to
work with in a low-pressure sprayer.The campaign with the
Matabi sprayer to gain new customers is going fine, we are
pleased with the good order intake ”
Sweden: by Kristian Hårsmar at GGI Sweden AB:
“First we tested it at a farm 100 km north of here and it
worked perfectly.Word of mouth is spreading the news fast.
Sales are going fine, we will forward the second repeat order
to Intracare.”
Canada,Yannick & Eve Blanchette from Sabot Solutions
and KoosVis at Diamond Hoof Care tested the Intra Hoof-
fit Spray:“Our wish and dream have come true! We asked
for a ready-to-use spraying product to make it easier for the
users….and Intracare again bends over backwards.The new
SPRAY undoubtedly outperforms any other hoof product
on the market because of the superb spraying experience
and optimal adhesion. Last but not least, the hoof problems
are decreasing at rates not seen before. A win-win for all!”
The Netherlands, feedback by a Dutch farmer with130
dairy cows:“The farmer is lyrical about Intra Hoof-fit Spray.
He was about to start hoof bathing again, but it works so
well he can forget all about that! If you calculate an average
usage of around 10-15 ml per cow, it is the most cost-
effective group protocol for hoof care.”
Intracare always advises using the hoof trimmer or other
professional to start individual treatment with Intra Hoof-fit
Gel.When adding a prevention protocol, we recommend
using Intra Hoof-fit Spray twice weekly for four weeks and
then continuing with one application per week.
Intra Hoof-fit Spray is approved for use in organic farming
systems and is gentle on the hooves.The ready-to-use
formula and very strong adhesion power make Intra Hoof-
fit Spray extremely practical for farmers to use. Its proven
efficacy, no worries about waste and good functionality in all
types of sprayers will fulfil the needs of many more farmers.
