Ecolab Saber Teat Dips
By Ecolab
Last reviewed: December 2025
Pre and post-milking teat disinfectants for mastitis prevention, available in iodine, chlorhexidine, and barrier formulations.
Ecolab's Saber line includes pre and post-milking teat dips designed to prevent mastitis while maintaining teat skin health. The product line includes iodine-based, chlorhexidine-based, and barrier post-dips.
Pre-dips clean and disinfect teats before milking, reducing bacterial contamination of milk. Post-dips provide germicidal action and barrier protection between milkings. Emollient systems in all formulations condition teat skin.
Ecolab provides application equipment, testing services, and technical support to optimize teat dipping protocols. The company serves dairy farms globally through distributor networks.
Key Features
- Pre-Dip Formulations: Clean and disinfect teats before milking
- Post-Dip Formulations: Germicidal protection after milking
- Barrier Post-Dips: Physical barrier protection between milkings
- Emollient Systems: Skin conditioning in all formulations
- Multiple Active Ingredients: Iodine, chlorhexidine, and other options
Advanced Features
- Cold Weather Formulations: Products for extreme cold conditions
- Color Indicators: Visual confirmation of teat coverage
- Testing Services: Milk quality and dip efficacy monitoring
- Application Equipment: Dip cups, sprayers, and applicators
Ideal For
Farm Types: Dairy farms, Any size milking operation
Competitive Advantages
What sets Saber Teat Dips apart from alternatives:
- Proven germicidal efficacy against mastitis pathogens
- Complete pre and post-dip program
- Technical support and protocol optimization
- Cold weather formulation options
- Global availability and consistent quality
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Saber Teat Dips:
Sold in various container sizes
Pricing Model: per-gallon
Pricing varies by formulation and distributor. Volume discounts available.
Pros & Considerations
- Proven teat dip formulations
- Pre and post-dip options
- Quality manufacturer
- Consistent product
- Technical support available
- Ongoing product costs
- Application technique matters
- Part of larger udder health program
- Product selection complexity
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Saber Teat Dips on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Immediate use upon purchase
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Saber Teat Dips:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Saber Teat Dips:
- What is your current SCC level?
- What mastitis pathogens are you dealing with?
- Do you need cold weather formulations?
- Are you using pre-dip currently?
- What application method do you prefer?