Goat with small white pustules on udder?-FANTASTIC UPDATE!!

[Kala]

Both of our goats have developed small white pustules on their udders. They both just got over a few small cuts on their udders that happened after they busted through some wire and cute themselves on the way through. I'm thinking maybe a staph infection from the cuts? We keep the cuts cleaned out well while they were healing but these pustules popped up shortly after the cuts began healing. Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

 

[helmstead]

Yep, sounds like staph.

 

[elevan]

Yep, sounds like staph.

x2

 

[Kala]

Thanks for the quick responses! How do you guys normally treat staph infections in your herd?

 

[helmstead]

I treat twice a day with 2% chlorhexidine spray (Rx version) and give 5 days of PolyFlex antibiotics (also Rx)...drys it up within a couple days.

I've also heard it suggested to apply ToDay or ToMorrow topically...but haven't tried that one yet.

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

I treat twice a day with 2% chlorhexidine spray

i couldnt find anything like this (easily) so i found another thread that suggested "HibiClens" that you can get in the drugstore. its a little pricey but it worked. took several days of scrubbing but it cleared right up. i didnt want to give antibiotics b/c i'm allergic so some of them and didnt want them in my milk.

good luck!
ps make sure you wash your hands really really well after handling her.

 

[Kala]

I treat twice a day with 2% chlorhexidine spray

i couldnt find anything like this (easily) so i found another thread that suggested "HibiClens" that you can get in the drugstore. its a little pricey but it worked. took several days of scrubbing but it cleared right up. i didnt want to give antibiotics b/c i'm allergic so some of them and didnt want them in my milk.

good luck!
ps make sure you wash your hands really really well after handling her.

Oh, thanks!! I know just where to get that stuff! I'm willing to use antibiotics if needed, but I like to use other avenues when able. And we've been washing and doing hand sanitizer even more now. Although I try to do more washing than the sanitizer.

 

[Kala]

I treat twice a day with 2% chlorhexidine spray (Rx version) and give 5 days of PolyFlex antibiotics (also Rx)...drys it up within a couple days.

I've also heard it suggested to apply ToDay or ToMorrow topically...but haven't tried that one yet.

Thank you!! We're gonna have our vet on standby for antibiotics if it doesn't start clearing up through other treatments.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

I also recommend chlorhexidine.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I got the tip to use Ammens powder from a dairy goat forum. You can find it in the drugstore. Just dust it on the udder and it'll clear up the staph in a few days. Smells a little like old people though.