Drying doe off - final update

[SDGsoap&dairy]

I've just purchased some QuarterMaster and we're going to try it this Spring/Summer. I'll let everyone know how it works for us!

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I milked Millie for the last time on January 3rd. There was a 3 week break between milkings and that seemed to finally do it. She just didn't want to dry up. The only thing I didn't do with her is insert stuff into her teat. Just scared me to death to mess with her teats that way since I don't know how to do it. I may have to learn how the next time I want to dry her off. Getting pregnant seemed to be the biggest thing to help drop her milk production but the sage and adding days in between milkings helped too, along with cutting out grain and grass hay (no alfalfa).

What was recommended to insert in the teats? Unless it's a mastitis treatment, I've never heard of anything being recommended for drying off. I wouldn't do that though...too much risk of infection when it's not needed.

ToMorrow or QuarterMaster are highly recommended for drying off high production does to avoid mastitis...helps them dry off faster and protect that udder.

Yeah, those are mastitis treatments (well, preventatives) and I've heard of and used those. I thought she'd heard of some other treatment (I was thinking herbal or something).

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I've just purchased some QuarterMaster and we're going to try it this Spring/Summer. I'll let everyone know how it works for us!

Just curious, but have you had issues with mastitis before?

 

[ksalvagno]

No, I didn't hear of any special treatment. Just the Tomorrow or Quartermaster. Millie's udder is looking good and no signs of mastitis or anything. I'm just glad she is finally getting a break from milking. She never lost condition or anything. I just really wanted to give her plenty of time before she kidded. She is due March 16th.

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

great work, K!

this is good to know for my ladies (next time):
but the sage and adding days in between milkings helped too, along with cutting out grain and grass hay (no alfalfa).