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Uddergold® 5-Star



New UDDERgold® 5-Star, the next-generation barrier teat dip, gives dairy producers the proven performance of UDDERgold Plus® and plenty more.

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With UDDERgold 5-Star, you get:
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  • Improved efficacy of the barrier film, due to a combination of germicidal actives, improves environmental mastitis protection.

  • UDDERgold 5-Star controls a broad spectrum of bacteria, including Mycoplasma species, viruses and other pathogens.
  • UDDERgold 5-Star retains its color better after mixing, so dairy producers will know they are getting the coverage they need.
  • An increased level of glycerin and additional emollient polymers helps moisturize teats for improved skin health.

The results - unsurpassed protection against both contagious and environmental mastitis.

Advanced barrier film gives better germicidal activity

Killing Power Chart Killing power of the dried barrier film shows a major improvement for UDDERgold 5-Star.
  • UDDERgold 5-Star represents a major advancement in barrier film technology with a significant improvement in its germicidal properties. It now has an advanced, superior germicidal system to kill mastitis-causing organisms, especially those from the environment-all without losing the ability to seal teat ends between milkings.


Alcide's ASC germicidal system is very powerful yet selective

Infection Control Chart UDDERgold 5-Star showed a significant reduction in new infections compared to the negative control.
  • It kills a broad spectrum of mastitis-causing microorganisms quickly by oxidative attack. Bacteria-including mycobacterium-fungi and viruses have all been shown to be susceptible to Alcide's ASC chemistry.
  • It is selective in what it attacks, so it is unaffected by the presence of an organic load, such as milk.


Protection against new infections
  • One University test* reported a 96 percent reduction (P<0.01) in new S. aureus infections compared to a negative control when their herd experienced a natural outbreak of S. aureus.


Improved color retention
  • UDDERgold 5-Star retains its color long after mixing, so you'll know you're getting the coverage you need.
  • Unlike other teat dips, colorants used in UDDERgold 5-Star have been FDA approved.


Teat Photo UDDERgold 5-Star (left) vs. UDDERgold Plus (right) 6 hours after mixing.


Bar Chart UDDERgold 5-Star retains its color long after mixing.


Tough on bacteria, easy on teat skin
  • An increased level of glycerin and additional emollient polymers helps moisturize teats and improves skin health.

  • Improved skin conditioning is confirmed by clinical testing and field use in a wide range of climatic conditions.


Bar Chart UDDERgold 5-Star compared to a high emollient, non-barrier teat dip in the winter of 2002.**


UDDERgold® 5-Star gives you the proven performance of UDDERgold Plus-and much, much more. For best results, use with 4XLA® pre- and post-dip or PRE-GOLD® pre-dip.

UDDERgold 5-Star has been tested under NMC-recommended protocols at both Washington State and Louisiana State Universities.

*Data from Washington State University.
**Data from Iowa State University.



®UDDERgold, 4XLA and PRE-GOLD are registered trademarks of Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, MN.
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