For any dairy farmer it is a bummer: cows infected with Mortellaro. It can get in the way considerably and, of course, ideally you want to see this infection as little as possible. In short: every dairy farmer wants to prevent Mortellaro.

What is Mortellaro?

Mortellaro is a claw disease that often occurs in cattle and mainly in dairy cattle. It is a skin infection between the claws and the cornified part of the skin, often in the ball area between the two claws. Cows can develop painful lesions on the claws as a result. The cause is the bacterium Treponema. It is a contagious infection where this bacterium can cause pain, inflammation, lameness and other discomfort. There are several scales on which Mortellaro's disease can be assessed. These range from M0 to M4, where M4 means the claw is infected with chronic Mortellaro.

How do you prevent Mortellaro?

Prevention is better than cure, everyone knows that. Make sure you have a grip on the situation so it doesn't get out of hand. That is why thinking about preventive hoof care is not wrong. Dipping the claws in a foot bath more often can already make a difference for cows. A foot bath is time-consuming, by the way. You also need to make sure you keep the foot bath clean, otherwise there is room for more infection. Watter can help prevent Mortellaro.

Watter can help prevent Mortellaro

Preventively counter Mortellaro with Watter claw disinfection mat
Watter offers a preventive solution for Mortellaro. We prevent this infection by means of a claw disinfection mat. Our disinfection mat is somewhat similar to a foot bath. The mat disinfects the cows' claws when they walk on it. Watter's disinfectant liquid kills bacteria that can cause infections on the claws. This protects the cows' claw health and prevents claw problems such as Mortellaro.

Why choose Watter Disinfection Solution?

Our disinfectant, Watter Disinfection Solution, is an excellent alternative to several conventional agents such as formalin. Formalinel works, but is mostly toxic and corrosive. Watter disinfects in a safe, sustainable and biodegradable way. The Watter system is a device that uses electricity, salt and water to produce an environmentally friendly disinfectant. Electrolysis of the salt and water produces a disinfectant with HOCl as the active ingredient. With a lower dosage of our disinfectant, it is as effective as harmful chemical agents. By using the Watter system, you contribute to a better world for people, animals and the environment.