Garlic Zero Zero – Prevent eye infections and Summer Mastitis with zero taint

Fly-related diseases such as infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (pink eye) and summer mastitis are a challenge for herd health in the heat of the summer months 

Pink eye is one of the most common eye diseases affecting cattle during the summer months. The condition is highly contagious and often spread by face flies carrying bacteria from infected to healthy animals. Symptoms include excessive tearing, redness, cloudiness of the eye and, in severe cases, blindness. 

Summer mastitis is another seasonal disease that primarily affects dry cows and heifers. It is commonly associated with the activity of flies, particularly the head fly, which can transfer bacteria between animals. The condition causes painful inflammation of the udder, leading to swelling, abscesses and permanent damage to affected quarters. In severe cases, animals may suffer long-term production losses or require culling.

In recent years, garlic buckets have become a popular choice as they offer a natural way to help reduce fly pressure and support herd health. 

Garlic contains naturally occurring sulphur compounds, including allicin, which are believed to alter an animal’s body odour after consumption. This change in scent can make cattle less attractive to biting and nuisance flies.  However, the issue previously was that garlic has such a strong scent and taste that it could leave a taint in the milk.

Garlic Zero Zero overcomes as it has all the benefit of Garlic without the residue or taint, which makes it the perfect choice for protecting your herd this summer.

Garlic Zero Zero also provides essential minerals and trace elements that support the immune system and overall health of cattle. Nutrients such as selenium, zinc and copper are vital for maintaining strong immune responses, healthy skin and good tissue repair. A well-balanced mineral intake can improve an animal’s ability to resist infection and recover more quickly when disease challenges arise.

Combining garlic supplementation with good pasture management, regular monitoring, appropriate vaccination programmes where available and other fly control measures can significantly reduce the incidence of fly-borne diseases and contribute to reducing the occurrence of eye infections and summer mastitis.