{"product_id":"bovivet-teat-plugs-teat-dilators-5-5mm-x-35mm","title":"Bovivet Teat Plugs Teat Dilators 5.5mm x 35mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBovivet Teat Plugs - Teat Dilators for Injured Teat Canals\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBovivet Teat Plugs are teat dilators used to keep an injured teat canal open, measuring 5.5 mm in diameter and 35 mm in length. They are made for dairy farmers, smallholders, herdspeople and veterinary practices managing teat injuries in cattle, and each plug arrives individually packed for clean, single-use handling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest for parlour and farm first aid kits where a compact, consistently sized dilator is needed at short notice, on the advice of your veterinary surgeon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeat dilators designed to keep the injured teat canal open\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlim 5.5 mm diameter profile\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e35 mm length\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividually packed, so only the plug in use is exposed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact enough for a pocket, parlour tray or mobile veterinary bag\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrom Bovivet, a Danish livestock and veterinary supplies brand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBovivet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeat plugs \/ teat dilators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeping an injured teat canal open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividually packed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth, dairy and livestock care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more farm and livestock health items in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeak to your veterinary surgeon first about the teat injury and whether a dilator is appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWash and disinfect your hands, and put on clean disposable gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean and disinfect the affected teat thoroughly before handling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen one individually packed plug at the point of use, keeping the rest of the pack sealed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsert the plug into the teat canal gently, following your vet's instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemove and dispose of the plug as advised, and monitor the teat daily.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Bovivet Teat Plugs used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are teat dilators used to keep an injured teat canal open while it is being managed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach plug is 5.5 mm in diameter and 35 mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they individually packed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every plug is packed on its own, so you open only the one you are about to use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are they for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDairy farmers, smallholders, herdspeople and veterinary practices working with cattle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use them without veterinary advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Teat injuries should be assessed by your veterinary surgeon, who can confirm whether a dilator is suitable and how it should be used.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should they be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the sealed packs in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight until needed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Bovivet\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBovivet is a Danish brand supplying veterinary instruments and consumables for cattle, sheep and general livestock work. 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