Re: Precocious Udder

Posted by GoatWorld on June 27, 2002 at 21:54:33:

In Reply to: Precocious Udder posted by Leah on June 27, 2002 at 19:49:11:

Hi Leah,

It has always been my experience to actually milk out a mastitic doe, being sure to save the milk in a Zip-Loc bag in the freezer in case you need to have it tested for the type of mastitis it may be.

If I remember right, didn't you purchase one of the Natural Goat Care books awhile back? On page 254, Pat Coleby explains how to use dolomite (lime) and Vitamin C to cure a few forms of mastitis - this is lieu of using antibiotics. You may want to give it a try. If you didn't get the book, please let me know and I will detail the treatment she prescribes.

If you would rather use the antibiotic method (this one has worked me me), what I would suggest is that you use Penicillin G, 300,000 IU/G at a rate of 3 cc's every 12 hours for 5 consecutive days. Milk out every 12 hours. At the start, if the milk is discolored (most likely dark), you should begin to see a change in color within the first 24 hours.

Alternately, you can use an antibiotic named Gentacin "every other 12 hours" at a rate of 1 cc in place of the Penicillin, however, it has been pointed out by a licensed vet that Gentacin has an undetermined withdrawal time and can leave a residue. In other words, if this doe is to ever be used for milk or meat, don't use Gentacin. If the doe is mainly just a pet, Gentacin can be used.

Hope this gets you on the right track. Please keep us posted on your does progress.

Best regards,

Gary

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