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Discussion on Udder discharge
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Maureane
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Posted on Monday, Jul 5, 2004 - 5:21 pm:
Hi folks. Maybe Dr.O or someone can help me on this. My 6 yo mare is not pregnant (as far as I know), but has had one previous foal. I have only owned her 6 months so I don't know how long this has been goning on.
I can express clear fluid from her teats - not just a DrOp or two, but 50 ml or so from each side. She is a little bit touchy about having her udder touched, but it is not hot, swollen or painful.
Does this indicate some kind of hormone imbalance? I have had at least 6 mares in my life and don't remember any of them having this (when they weren't pregnant).
Thanks for your help!
Maureane
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Jul 6, 2004 - 8:03 am:
Hello Maureane,
Yes hormonal imbalances are possible so if this persists it could be checked out. For more possibilities see Equine Reproduction: Horse Breeding & Artifical Insemination: Breeding Topics Not Covered by the Above: Swollen Teats. I would stop expressing it out however as this may stimulate increased production.
DrO
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Member:
Maureane
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Posted on Tuesday, Jul 6, 2004 - 9:10 pm:
Actually, her teats are not swollen. They seem appropriately "shriveled" for a non-pregnant mare.
She just came out of heat. I will wait a few more days and see if the discharge goes away as she cycles.
Thanks,
M-
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Moderator:
DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Jul 7, 2004 - 7:15 am:
The above recommended post deals with non-inflammatory mammary fluid production in the non-pregnant mare.
DrO
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