sammysue63
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We have a doe with a litter of 9, 3 week old kits. When I was doing my check I noticed, although it was pretty obvious since we have all NZW's that the kits were all over the doe trying to feed and 4 of her teats were bleeding. I immediately removed her. I gave her an hour and then checked her teats, there was no milk there at all, she had cleaned herself up and there didn't appear to be any swelling or sores of any kind.
Could this be mastitis or is there any such thing as a doe that just stops milking early.
This is a new one to me, we have never had that happen before.
This is her 4th litter, the first 3 litters she weaned 9, 7, and 12 in that order and has never had any problems.
Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
Could this be mastitis or is there any such thing as a doe that just stops milking early.
This is a new one to me, we have never had that happen before.
This is her 4th litter, the first 3 litters she weaned 9, 7, and 12 in that order and has never had any problems.
Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.