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swollen teat

ordinary farmer · 2013-02-18 18:57:56

pedigree cow has 1 swollen teat.didnt handle it yet due to calf in about 5 weeks. would i be right in thinking mastitis.?

18-02-2013 6:57pm

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ordinary farmer

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pedigree cow has 1 swollen teat.didnt handle it yet due to calf in about 5 weeks. would i be right in thinking mastitis.?

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#2 18-02-2013 8:04pm

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You probably would. Draw it to see. Most likely if its hard and hot.

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#3 18-02-2013 11:13pm

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ordinary farmer wrote: »

pedigree cow has 1 swollen teat.didnt handle it yet due to calf in about 5 weeks. would i be right in thinking mastitis.?

dairy or suckler?... def strip it out and put up milking cow tubes for a few days.. put her on a short acting dry cow then .... could also get some tylosin for her if u can (good to get into udder areas) ... then cross ure fingers .. you`ve done your bit up to her then:(

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#4 19-02-2013 8:16am

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definetly draw it to prevent any spread of infection

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