Mastitis...UGH!

[babsbag]

Thank you. She was never really a friendly goat and not on my "radar"...she was just a goat. Until now.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

 

[samssimonsays]

 

[babsbag]

I have decided to keep the doe. The report from the lab is Staphylococcus aureus and it is treatable with Tetracycline. Fortunately I was treating her with Tetracycline from the first time I noticed she was sick so probably that is why she didn't succumb to a systemic infection; however half of her udder will be lost.

My vet says that the udder will form a really big scab over the entire dead area and that in a few months it will start to slough off and it will be gross. Just really hoping that it is fast and that the flies aren't too bad. The doe is not contagious; the bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, is found in the environment naturally so there is no danger in letting the doe into the general population. She seems to be doing well and she is a doting mother so I can't put her down when she is such a fighter. She seems to be making plenty of milk on the good side.

I am still waiting for the final report on the mycoplasma culture and that could still change everything but for now she stays.

 

[samssimonsays]

That is "good" news, very glad you know what it is and where to go from here. Still for you!

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Glad to hear it is treatable, despite the udder loss.

 

[Hens and Roos]

and for you both!

 

[norseofcourse]

Glad she's doing well and has a good chance - maybe you can find her a place as a family milk goat.

 

[OneFineAcre]

Just caught up on this
I've been dealing with a lot myself
I hope she makes it
Sounds like she will
Sorry you are dealing with this now
I know you already have a lot on your plate
Good luck

 

[babsbag]

She seems to be fine. My vet and a few friends I know have been through this with their own goats so that gave me the courage to give it a try. There really isn't anything I have to do until the udder starts to slough.