BETTER PROTECTION - BETTER OUTCOMES

One Application. Sealed. Done.

Other navel protection products clean the site and hope for the best. Iodine disinfects on contact, then it's gone leaving no barrier, no ongoing protection and most protocols call for two or more applications per animal. 

UMBIREZ™ works differently.  Alcohol strips the site clean in seconds, then a patented bioresin coats the navel or ear tag site in a waterproof layer, dries in as little as 2 hours and sealing out bacteria for the entire drying period. 

Why use Umbirez™?

One product, one application, ongoing protection.

  • Seals as well as cleanses

  • Dries the navel in as little as 2 hours, faster than iodine 

  • Cuts applications per animal compared to iodine, less handling, less time per animal at scale

  • Waterproof for the entire drying window, holds up in wet and dirty conditions

  • Bittering agent stops licking before it starts

  • Dye flags every treated animal instantly

  • Food and feed grade, no antibiotics, no withdrawal period to manage

  • 500mL bottle, approximately 100 applications 

Single application is sufficient when complete coverage of the navel is achieved.

Ask for UMBIREZ™ at your local Vet Clinic or Rural Retailer.

Trialled & Proven

UMBIREZ™ was tested in the largest navel protection study ever conducted, peer-reviewed and independently run across 6,840 animals in real commercial farm conditions, head-to-head against 10% iodine. The result: 21% lower lamb mortality than iodine, meaning 18 more lambs survive per 1,000 born, and lambs treated with UMBIREZ™ were heavier at 8 weeks than those treated with iodine. 

What others are saying

“Traditionally we have used iodine spray twice a day up until about a month old. I’ve really enjoyed that the Umbirez is a one-off spray. At both farms we noticed a significant reduction of calves with navel infections (in comparison to the earlier part of the season without UMBIREZ™). We also noticed reduced navel sucking in calves that had it applied from day one.”
— NZ Research Farm
“Using Umbirez has given me real confidence that our lambs are properly protected. It puts a solid protective coat on the navel and dries it so quickly that we only ever need one application. This season we’ve had the healthiest lambs we’ve ever raised, and after seeing the results, I won’t be going back to iodine.”
— Sharron, Sheep and Beef Farmer, Southland
“Product was easy to use and adhered itself well to the calves navel it was very noticeable even after a period of time how well it stayed on. I preferred spraying on the product it was easy to use. We didn’t experience any navel infections in the calves that had the product used on them and I would recommend to others.”
— Kalina, Lower North Island dairy farm
“On post mortem a number of lambs had died from navel infection seeding through the liver and body. The lambs get weighed and tagged at birth and we normally spray the navel with iodine, so I’ll suggest the team use UMBIREZ™ this year.”
— NZ Research Vet
“All my calves get their navels sprayed with UMBIREZ™ as soon as I bring them into the shed. I’ve personally found this works way better than iodine-based sprays. Since switching, I haven’t had any navel infections and the healing has been so much cleaner and quicker.

UMBIREZ™ cleanses, dries and creates a long-lasting waterproof barrier while the navel dries. There’s a bittering agent to stop licking, a dye so you can see who’s been treated and it’s made with safe, residue-free ingredients. Navels are prone to infection, si it’s a simple step that makes a big difference! Highly recommend.”
— Delilah Flavell, Farmer

Frequently asked questions

  • One treatment lasts up to 48 hours.

  • A unique blend of natural polymer and metal salts that form a protective seal at the site to keep environmental pathogens out. Also contains a high % of ethanol to cleanse the navel on contact.

  • It consists of feed grade materials;  a combination of a natural polymer combined with low levels of metal salts in an ethanol base. As for all navel products it’s not recommended for ingestion when wet due to the ethanol content but there are no specific requirements to prevent contact between ewe and lamb, or cow and calf, post application.

  • Yes, Umbirez™ is formulated with feed-and-food-grade ingredients.

  • Yes, it is the same product but marketed with different brand names in different countries. NoBacz Healthcare is the manufacturer.

  • UMBIREZ™ dries fast, forms a lick-resistant barrier, and reduces lamb mortality by 21% - a smarter, more effective choice for healthier lambs and calves. UMBIREZ™ also only requires one application (lasts up to 48 hours).

  • Yes! Dips for navels, spray for ear tags. Our recommended protocol is to dip navels for the best protection, while spraying is ideal for treating ear tags be.

  • UMBIREZ™ is designed for use on all livestock ruminants including:

    • Calves (both dairy and beef)

    • Lambs

    • Goat kids

    • Pigs

  • It is not recommended for use near the eyes as it is an irritant. Take care not to get any product in the eyes when applying near the face.

  • Food and feed grade throughout, safe for all species from day one with nothing to declare or manage. As stewardship requirements tighten and withdrawal periods come under closer scrutiny, UMBIREZ™ removes those considerations from the navel care decision entirely.

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    (3) Perrot, F., Joulié, A., Herry, V., Raboisson, D., & Herman, N. (2024). Evaluation of risk factors of omphalitis in newborn beef calves with indoor housing. Preventive veterinary medicine, 227, 106191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2024.106191.

    (4) Wieland, M., Mann, S., Guard, C. L., & Nydam, D. V. (2017). The influence of 3 different navel dips on calf health, growth performance, and umbilical infection assessed by clinical and ultrasonographic examination. Journal of Dairy Science, 100(1), 513–524. https://doi.org/10.3168/JDS.2016-11654.

    (5) Lovatt, F. (2024). A randomised controlled trial to compare the use of a novel product (NoBACZ Navel) with strong iodine to protect navel and ear tag sites of neonatal lambs (with some additional data on neonatal calves). British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress. October 17- 19, The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales.