Hoegger Goat Supply: Mastitis

MASTITIS

Mastitis is a serious health problem. If not diagnosed early and treated aggressively it can result in costly medical bills, permanent damage to the udder, decreased milk production and, in severe cases, even death. Inflammation occurs when bacteria, viruses and the like invade the udder and/or the mammary glands.

The best prevention is cleanliness. Keep the barn and barnyard clean at all times. Practice CLEAN milking habits as well. Use a strip cup for the first few streams of milk and examine closely for flakes or strings. Always milk gently and do not over milk. Wipe the teats clean after milking and apply Fight Bac to teats. It's inexpensive, highly effective and easy to use. Test the milk once a week with mastitis test cards. Early diagnosis is your best chance for successful treatment.

Symptoms of Mastitis include a drop in milk production, flakes or strings on the strip cup screen, and a hot, swollen, red udder. Blood in the milk may also be a symptom. The CMT kit can also be used if a problem shows up on the strip cup screen.

Mastitis treatment may include antibiotic injections as well as antibiotic teat infusions. Apply hot packs twice a day for 10 minutes and gently massage with peppermint oil to increase circulation. More frequent milking may also be helpful.

Goat Serum Concentrate is very effective in treating mastitis. Give a 10-cc dose SubQ two days in a row and during those two days do a 15-cc teat infusion of the Concentrate after each milking.

Supplies for prevention and treatment: Udder Wash, Fight Bac, Mastitis Test Cards and/or CMT Kit, Strip Cup, Injectable Antibiotic, antibiotic teat infusions, Goat Serum Concentrate and Teat Infusion Cannulas.

MAILING ADDRESS:
HOEGGER SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. Box 331
Fayetteville, GA 30214

PHONE: 770-461-6926 FAX: 770-461-7334

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