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Odd goat question

Here is a question for all you experienced goat farmers-I have a Nubian who is due in 6-7 weeks and her udder has filled on one side---only one half is large and full-no fever-she has never been easy to handle but I can't feel anything abnormal on either side-just a really large teet on one side-Any suggestions or ideas?  I can't find anything online or in the books regarding 1/2 enlarged udder---she has been dried off for 2 1/2 months prior to this.  Thanks for any ideas or suggestions- Blessings>Faith Farm

goat help

{ 08:42, Monday, January 7, 2008 } { Posted by Jess }

It sounds alot like Mytitis(i am not sure how the spelling is) have you ever seen discharge or thick white or even blood in the milk? I have a goat like that as well and Ive had sheep before like that as well. It would not be too much of a problem if she only has one kid but if she has twins then you might find your self bottle feeding the other or try to find another goat that will take her.