Hi,
Hoping someone can help. I have a Saanen female who we think is almost 8 years (came to us from RSPCA 3.5 yrs ago). Never been bred by me but has had two phantom pregnancies. First time, udder stripped out by vet and a jag to bring her into season. Year later, same thing. However, this time vet stripped her out and was surprised at the fact that she was still lactating. Long story short, SEVERE mastitis which didn’t respond to treatment, huge sore udder. So, on Dec 2nd, vet cut off end of udder. Released a huge amount of gunk but a week on it still coming. She’s very sore and it very distressing to see. She’s on Betamox and metacam and the milk still seems to be coming.
I can’t find any info. relevant to drying up a goat that hasn’t actually had a kid in at least four years. A friend recommended giving bicarbonate of soda to help dry up one of my mares but would this work for goats?
Vet is back from holiday on Monday so I plan a chat but in the meantime, any advice/experience would be welcome.