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Discussion on Discharge from udder
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Cara2
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Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 7:29 am:
Hi Dr O,
I though long and hard about just where to post this message - I hope I made the right choice!
My Cara loves me to scratch and tickle her for HOURS. One of her favourite itchy areas is all around her udder and between her teats. The other night while I was being her slave I noticed some damp on my fingers and when I gently squeezed her offside teat first a bead, and then a jet of fluid came out. I did the same thing to the nearside teat and got some more but the offside was more productive.It produced several jets but I stopped in case it wasn't doing her any good. The fluid is watery and certainly isn't milk although I did think I could see a cloudiness/milky colour from time to time. As far as I am aware she is a maiden mare, now aged around 22. Could I have inavertently have caused the production of this fluid by stimulating the udder area? Spring has finally sprung here in the UK and the grass is growing pretty well. She is out 24/7. Could this have an effect? Cara has seasons right around the year (although they are subdued pretty effectively by her anti-convulsant therapy)and shares her paddock with 2 12 year old geldings and a 32 year old pony mare. She was tested for Cushings about 7 years ago when her seizures started, and the test was negative. For as long as I've had her (10years) she has grown an impressive winter coat but always sheds well and on time. I have to admit if you get it wet she looks just like a Bashkir Curly, but that could just be her. Interestingly, I started feeding her Agnus Castus to try to even out her hormones (for her seizures) and since then her coat has been much straighter. I'd hate to have to stop putting a smile on Cara's face when I scratch her belly but equally I don't want to give her mastitis or something. Any thoughts?
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DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 8:33 am:
Yes stimulation of the teats can start up milk production particularly in mares who have had previous foals. I think you can continue to scratch her belly but stay well forward of the udders.
DrO
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