Learn why NoBACZ Navel is becoming a must-have for calf and lamb health across the UK. Featured on Countryfile, trusted by many Coast2Coast Farm Vets clients, and available as a dip or spray, this modern approach to navel care offers fast, effective protection in the new-born’s most vulnerable hours.
Across our Coast2Coast Farm Vet practices, we are always keen to bring our clients practical, safe, and effective tools that strengthen newborn health and reduce early-life disease pressures. One product that has quickly become a farm favourite — both locally and nationally — is NoBACZ Navel, a simple but highly effective method of protecting the newborn navel at calving and lambing.
Its recent feature on BBC’s Countryfile has only reinforced what many of our clients have already been experiencing first-hand: NoBACZ Navel works, it’s easy to use, and it’s transforming on-farm navel care.
A Versatile Product: Dip or Spray for Reliable Protection
NoBACZ Navel offers flexibility in how it’s applied. Farmers can either dip or spray, depending on their setup, preferences, or speed of workflow. This means it can seamlessly fit into existing routines while offering several advantages:
- Fast, clean application
- Less chemical handling
- No fumes or staining
- Consistent coverage whether spraying or dipping
- Reduced risk of contamination
For farms managing large numbers of newborns in short periods, this versatility is a major advantage.
A Countryfile Feature Highlighting Real-World Success
When NoBACZ was showcased on Countryfile this weekend, it demonstrated exactly why so many farmers across the UK are switching to it. The programme highlighted real farms using the product and seeing tangible improvements in navel healing, hygiene, and early-life health.
For many Coast2Coast clients already using it, the feature felt like a well-deserved spotlight for a product they’ve come to trust. For others, seeing it on national television has prompted them to try it for the first time —giving confidence that they’re choosing something proven and farmer-led.
Already Popular Among Coast2Clients
Across our practices, we’ve seen increasing demand as farmers share the benefits they’ve noticed season after season. Common feedback includes:
- Navels drying faster
- Reduced swelling
- Cleaner, healthier appearance of the navel
- Simpler and cleaner application compared to iodine
- Better early-life vigour
- Reduced cases of watery mouth, joint ill & newborn mortality
The consistency of these results means farms feel assured that their calves and lambs are getting strong protection from the very beginning. Stronger Starts Through Beneficial Bacteria.
NoBACZ Navel works by creating a barrier to the navel site that naturally outcompetes harmful pathogens. This supports:
- Reduced risk of navel illness
- Lower incidence of joint infections
- Better immune defence
- Improved early growth
- Less reliance on antibiotics
As the industry continues to focus on responsible medicine use, products like NoBACZ Navel with their antimicrobial properties play a vital role in preventing disease before it takes hold.
Supporting Welfare During the Most Vulnerable Hours
The first 24 hours of life are critical for calves and lambs. The open navel acts as a direct pathway for bacteria, so protecting it quickly and effectively is essential.
Farmers report that NoBACZ Navel helps deliver:
- Faster drying
- Better protection in damp or unclean conditions
- Lower infection pressure
- More robust early vigour
In high-pressure farming environments—especially during busy lambing and calving periods—these improvements can make a significant difference.
Practical for All Farm Systems
Whether used as a dip or spray, NoBACZ Navel is designed with real farm environments in mind. Farmers appreciate:
- Simple bottle handling
- Quick application to wriggly newborns
- No harsh chemicals
- No risk of iodine shortages
- A safer, welfare-friendly approach
It fits well into both traditional sheds and fast-paced lambing systems.
Interested in Using NoBACZ Navel on Your Farm?
NoBACZ Navel is available at Coast2Coast Farm Vets, and many of our clients already have it as a key part of their calving and lambing protocols.
If you’d like to discuss whether it’s right for your setup, or you want to order stock for the season, simply contact us on 01326 314023 or pop into the offices – we’re always here to help.