There is provided a composition comprising an organic material and at least a first surfactant which following addition of an aqueous solution to the composition can form a biphasic system, wherein the biphasic system is useful for the treatment of or prevention of hoof infections. Also provided is a biphasic system useful for the treatment of or prevention of hoof infections, wherein the biphasic system comprises the composition and an aqueous phase wherein the composition is dispersed as droplets within the aqueous phase.