Hi all, our Dexter calved yesterday morning, all went well, however this morning she didn't eat her feed, seemed very tender on her hind feet and just seemed out of sorts, we checked her temp and it was 40.5 so we called the vet and he gave her some antibiotics and left some to give her for the next few days. This evening she ate her nuts and hay however she still seems off colour, I checked her teats on one side and they are harder than the other side, I tried to milk her out but wasn't really getting anywhere, the other side seems emptier, she stood while I tried but seemed in discomfort, and whatever milk I got from the larger side was almost orange in colour (but no lumps or clots), I wonder would the orange colour be the colostrum? I will check her again in the morning but I do want to milk her out in case the calf is favouring one side over the other and that this might lead to mastitis, have any of ye any tips as to how to get the milk down? I tried massaging her udder and sponging it down with warm water but still no joy, I get a few squirts and no more, am I being too over zealous considering that she just calved yesterday morning or should I just call the vet again?
Thanks in advance
Brid