The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and
hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary
antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more
effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial
inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides,
aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in
the killing of microorganisms.