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[GoatGirl123]

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@cassie

 

[The Kooky Kiwi]

Sounds like there may be an infection going on and the prime culprit that comes to my mind is Mastitis. While it is less common in Does that are not in milk - it is possible.

A mammory infection will be swollen, may be firm to touch, may be warm to touch, and over time may well cause pain (The Doe may show signs of lameness).

Depending on the severity of the infection - there may be all, some, or none of the above indicators.

If your friend is not experienced with identifying and/or treating mastitis then I definitely recommend she place a call to her local vet for advice.

Depending on the severity of the infection - treatment can range from supportive care to use of antibiotics.

Disclaimer: I'm a dairy farmer so have plenty of experience with cows but none with goats!

 

[cassie]

Sounds like there may be an infection going on and the prime culprit that comes to my mind is Mastitis. While it is less common in Does that are not in milk - it is possible.

A mammory infection will be swollen, may be firm to touch, may be warm to touch, and over time may well cause pain (The Doe may show signs of lameness).

Depending on the severity of the infection - there may be all, some, or none of the above indicators.

If your friend is not experienced with identifying and/or treating mastitis then I definitely recommend she place a call to her local vet for advice.

Depending on the severity of the infection - treatment can range from supportive care to use of antibiotics.

Disclaimer: I'm a dairy farmer so have plenty of experience with cows but none with goats!

Trust me. The treatment of goats with mastitis and cows with mastitis is the same. However, there are differences in the California Mastitis Test. Goats shed somatic cells in their milk, or at least more of them than cows do. A CMT trace or 1 in a cow would most likely be a negative in a goat. A CMT 3 in a cow would be a CMT 2 in a goat.