Spring calving dairy herd.
“Our bactoscan problems started before the new parlour was installed. We struggled to get and keep it below 30, it hovered around 40-50. Since using BactoBan the bactoscan is regularly around 20, obviously with great financial implications, which means the chemical pays for itself. Ordering and delivery is quick and efficient.”

Andrew and his family milk 150 Pedigree Ayrshire's', through an 8/16 Herringbone parlour. He has been using BactoBAN for 6 months... here is what he had to say,
" I really like the BactoBAN range, and it has achieved the desired result for us very quickly. There is virtually no odour, it is easy and relatively safe to handle and it has brought the bactoscan down from nearly 30, to regularly 10s and 12s. It is a thorough and cost efficient way of washing the parlour. Also the reuse scheme takes the problem of drum disposal away, as these are becoming a blight on the rural landscape, with little help being offered locally to dispose of them. I will definitely be using this service.
Even though G Shepherd Animal Health is based up in Lancashire, they offer a swift delivery service, and also backup trouble shooting advice, if required. "

He milks 500 cows twice a day through a Boumatic 60 point rotary parlour. Current Bactoscan 14.
“Prior to using the BactoBAN range to wash my parlour I was struggling to get bactoscan an under 50. Being in a hard water area mineral build up was an issue. Since being on BactoBAN for the last couple of months, my bactoscan has reduced and is now regularly around 14. This not only gives peace of mind, but obviously financial benefits too.
I particularly like that the system includes an acid rinse at every wash, which keeps on top of any mineral deposits, whilst the alkaline and power (concentrated hypochlorite) take care of any fat and protein build up. The vats, receiver vessels and meters all look and smell clean.
Rob Price from G Shepherd Animal Health set up the chemical in the dairy, and connected all the pipe work to the pumps. He then checked all dosage rates were correct, and adjusted my Boumatic Guardian auto washer so that it’s now a simple press and go! The system uses the same dosage rate for all three chemicals, making it a simple and cost effective system, particularly for re ordering. I am now considering the same system on my milk silo”.