Zincoped Further information Good footbathing practice: To get the most benefit from the zinc sulphate footbath it is advisable to follow these simple points: 1. The entry and exit of the bath should be clean. 2. Treat all the sheep in any one group. 3. Allow the sheep into the bath in batches if possible, and allow them to stand in the solution for 2 minutes. In unpenned baths ensure the sheep walk through as slowly as possible. 4. Badly affected feet should be trimmed to aid treatment. In severe cases repeat the treatment at weekly intervals. 5. Allow the sheep to drain on suitable hardstanding before returning them to pasture. 6. If possible return the sheep to clean grassland to prevent re-infestation of foot rot. 7. Re-treat the group in 2 weeks if the infection is likely to reappear. 8. Clean out the bath if it becomes too fouled with droppings etc. and refill with a fresh solution.