Teat Dipping Cups for Reliable Dairy Hygiene

Looking for dependable teat dipping cups to support an efficient milking routine and high standards of udder hygiene? Our dairy and parlour range brings together practical equipment for everyday use on dairy farms and smallholdings.

Choose durable teat dip cups designed for controlled application of suitable teat disinfectants, including hygienic non-return designs that help prevent used solution flowing back into the reservoir.

Complete your parlour set-up with dairy wipes, mastitis testing equipment and other carefully selected dairy essentials.

Choosing the Right Teat Dipping Cups

A teat dipping cup may be a simple piece of dairy equipment, but its design can make an important difference to hygiene, ease of application and solution use. Consider how frequently the cup will be used, the type of dipping solution specified by your chosen product and the hygiene procedures within your parlour.

• Choose a non-return teat cup when reducing the transfer of used solution back into the main reservoir is a priority. The Prolac Non Return Teat Cup, for example, incorporates a non-return valve for improved application hygiene.
• Look for a comfortable handle and angled cup where equipment will be used repeatedly throughout a milking session. Good ergonomics make accurate application easier and help reduce unnecessary spills.
• Select chemical-resistant materials suitable for use with the teat treatment specified by the manufacturer. Never assume every plastic cup is compatible with every disinfectant formulation.
• Consider the wider hygiene routine rather than the dipping cup in isolation. Clean teats, appropriate dairy wipes and regular mastitis testing all have a role within effective udder-health management.

Technical Specifications and Teat Cup Care

Non-return teat dipping cups typically use a separate application chamber and reservoir to limit the movement of used solution back into the bottle. This helps keep fresh dip separate from solution that has already contacted the teat.

Capacity, valve design, handle position and chemical resistance should therefore be considered alongside price.

Follow the instructions supplied with the teat disinfectant rather than using one dilution or contact time for every product. Where the product directions specify it, a dipping cup may be filled to approximately two-thirds capacity before the full required area of each teat is immersed immediately after milking.

Expert tip: Never simply top up a visibly contaminated cup indefinitely. Empty the dipping cup after the milking session, wash it thoroughly according to the disinfectant and equipment manufacturer's guidance, allow it to drain and store it in a clean, dry area ready for the next use.

Regularly inspect valves, cup rims and bottles for residue, cracking or damage.

For a more complete parlour hygiene system, explore our milk filters, dump bucket equipment, udder care products and udder hair removal essentials.

During calving, our colostrum testing range can also support more informed newborn calf management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a non-return teat dipping cup?

A non-return teat dipping cup uses a valve designed to stop used dipping solution flowing back into the main reservoir. This helps maintain cleaner solution within the bottle and supports good dairy hygiene practices.

Should teat dipping cups be cleaned after every milking?

Yes. Follow the equipment and teat-dip manufacturer's instructions, empty used solution after milking and clean the cup before reuse. Allowing contaminated solution or residues to remain can undermine an otherwise careful hygiene routine.

How full should a teat dipping cup be?

Always follow the directions for the teat dip being used. Some authorised teat-dip instructions specify filling the cup approximately two-thirds full so the teat can be properly immersed without unnecessarily overfilling the applicator.