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Abstract

A germicide applicator for cow udders incorporates a dispensing wand having a dispensing ring at an end thereof for applying a germicide solution to the teats of a cow. The dispensing ring has a central aperture sized to receive a teat and allow for the spraying of germicide from circumferentially spaced spray nozzles therein. A source of lactic acid and a source of sodium chlorite are provided in communication with the spray gun and are driven by respective pumps. Valves in the spray gun are actuated by a trigger and allow for the metering of both lactic acid and sodium chlorite in a common conduit within a wand, where they are mixed in the appropriate relationship to achieved the desired germicide. Float valves used in association with the sources of lactic acid and sodium chlorite shut down the pumps when an adequate supply of either is absent.

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