Feet - an alternative discussion

[ploughman1963]

Any of you guys that have bought some PP, could you look on the bottle and tell me whether it is licensed/approved for use as a footbathing additive? Apparently I can use it under organic if it is licensed for the use. If I have a bottle of some homeopathic remedy I can use that without license as it is exempt!

 

[happycows]

Any of you guys that have bought some PP, could you look on the bottle and tell me whether it is licensed/approved for use as a footbathing additive? Apparently I can use it under organic if it is licensed for the use. If I have a bottle of some homeopathic remedy I can use that without license as it is exempt!

Nothing specific wrote on the pot i have but when googling potasium permanganate dermatitis i came across this.
Not sure if it will satisfy the requirements you need.

http://www.potassium-permanganate.co.uk/potassium_permanganate_applications.asp

dilute solutions are used for treating ulcers (Canker Sores) and as a disinfectant for treatment of mild dermatitis and fungal infections of hands and feet such as athletes foot.

 

[ploughman1963]

many thanks, I think it may be one of those cases where the PP might be used to disinfect the water that the cows happen to be walking through rather than it being used as a footcare treatment

 

[whynot2]

Amazing it will do anything at such low inclusion. I have a pre bath, should I use it in just that bath or knock formalin in the second bath on the head and use it in both? Has anyone made a premix concentrate for footbaths then?

 

[jimmer]

Amazing it will do anything at such low inclusion. I have a pre bath, should I use it in just that bath or knock formalin in the second bath on the head and use it in both? Has anyone made a premix concentrate for footbaths then?

i was urged by my vet to put in two baths in a row
i reluctantly did
a few weeks ago at a DD meeting , pre baths were rubbished , due to a wet foot allowing product to not adhere as well
i now put PP in both baths

 

[dinderleat]

i was urged by my vet to put in two baths in a row
i reluctantly did
a few weeks ago at a DD meeting , pre baths were rubbished , due to a wet foot allowing product to not adhere as well
i now put PP in both baths
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Was that at that Arla meeting about digi?

 

[jimmer]

Was that at that Arla meeting about digi?

yeah

 

[whynot2]

Are you finding it effective @jimmer ?

 

[whynot2]

We put formalin in both our footbaths now because as you say pre baths weren't found to be that effective.

 

[Beef farmer]

Feet are as good as ever. Formulin use as little as ever.

 

[Blue.]

Bought some PP off eBay today.

I remember my bro being prescribed some for his manky feet,it sorted him so it has half a chance with dd.

I'm thinking 7 tablespoons in 700litres,does that sound right Jimmer?

 

[jimmer]

Are you finding it affective @jimmer ?

i washed and sprayed everything with even the slightest lesion with alamycin spray
dropped from 11% to 5% in a week , PP every day for ten days , not counted since , but would wager it is lower

We put formalin in both our footbaths now because as you say pre baths weren't found to be that effective.

lameness control plan recommended putting formalin or lincocin in both baths at onset

 

[Beef farmer]

Bought some PP off eBay today.

I remember my bro being prescribed some for his manky feet,it sorted him so it has half a chance with dd.

I'm thinking 7 tablespoons in 700litres,does that sound right Jimmer?

Nooooooo to much. 2 would be enough.

 

[jimmer]

Bought some PP off eBay today.

I remember my bro being prescribed some for his manky feet,it sorted him so it has half a chance with dd.

I'm thinking 7 tablespoons in 700litres,does that sound right Jimmer?

i use 1 table spoon in first 650l bath
1.5 in second 650l bath

happy so far

 

[jimmer]

bloody stuff stains your hands though

 

[whynot2]

so is it harmful to anyone or anything?doubtful any worse than formalin any how. are your cows stained purple?

 

[Beef farmer]

so is it harmful to anyone or anything?doubtful any worse than formalin any how. are your cows stained purple?

No cows don't get stained. It's used by the NHS to clear up wounds. It's fairly harmless. That said I wouldn't want to digest the powder. Would make for an intresting digestion. It's a very deep colour.

 

[jimmer]

so is it harmful to anyone or anything?doubtful any worse than formalin any how. are your cows stained purple?

only the neat powder seems to stain
looks like 20 a day stains

 

[pappuller]

bloody stuff stains your hands though

You bathing once a day with it ?

 

[jimmer]

You bathing once a day with it ?

yeah every afternoon
bullers go through the same solution next morning