CID lines chlorine-free range and the difference it makes

Replacing the highly successful DM CID is the chlorine-free version, DM CID ULTRA. It is a highly concentrated liquid detergent for milking machine and milk tank.

It is formulated to achieve very good cleaning results. Alternate with an acid detergent (PHO CID), with frequency depending on milk test results.

PHO CID is a formulation successfully used for many years by dairy farmers and is a basic liquid, acid detergent for the de-scaling of milking equipment. It is the ideal product to be used in alternating cleaning routines between detergent.

PHO CID has a good descaling power at a low cost in use. An effective cleaning routine will contribute to a premium milk price and reduce the risk of bacteria growth in the milking machine and bulk tank, decreasing cases of high SCC and TBC in the milk test results.

Kenocid 2100, composed of peracetic acid, has successfully been used for many years and is a liquid concentrated sanitizer to be used for disinfecting liners and clusters.

Using peracetic acid as a disinfection can provide proven protection against mastitis pathogen transfer during milking, saving money lost to treatment costs, milk withheld from the tank, and penalties for high SCC. Peracetic acid is proven to help lower thermoduric levels in the plant.

Peracetic acid should be used at the end of the washing routine and left in the pipeline during the day as it will evaporate, so there’s no need to wash out.

Some key points to consider when using a chlorine free washing routine: one should use nine litres of hot water per unit; have a staring temperature of 75-80 degrees; and finishing temperature at the end of the wash should be above 45 degrees. Eight to 10 minutes is sufficient wash time; any longer and the temperature will get too low.

Apply at least three hot acid washes per week, and it is important to have detergent washed out of parlour before using peracetic acid as it is an additional rinse.

For further information, contact Kellihers Feed and Agri Supplies, Ballymullen, Tralee, County Kerry, at (066) 712 3446; Noel at (087) 813 6864; visit www.kfa.ie; email nfealey@ kellihersfeeds.ie; or visit the KFA website at ‘Kellihers Feed & Agri Supplies Ballymullen’

IFA FARM Forestry Chairman Vincent Nally has welcomed the report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on ‘Issues Impacting the Forestry Sector in Ireland’.

“Given the attention in recent times on the licensing crisis, I would like to commend the Committee for bringing a renewed focus to ash dieback and the forest owners whose woodlands are being devastated by the ash dieback disease,” said Mr. Nally.

“I would call on the Minister to act on the recommendation in the report and immediately introduce a new and properly-funded ash dieback scheme”.

He said that one of the most important recommendations is something IFA has sought since the disease was first confirmed, which is the introduction of a grant to cover some of the financial loss incurred by forest owners.

The grant should cover the cost of felling infected forests and owners who replant must be able to draw a premium for 15 years.