19/08/2026
Ruminant Wednesday | Mastitis
A sudden drop in milk production or a change in the appearance of the milk shouldn’t always be ignored.
Mastitis is inflammation of the udder and can affect the health and productivity of dairy goats and sheep.
🚩 Watch for:
• Swelling or firmness of the udder
• Heat or pain
• Abnormal-looking milk
• Reduced milk production
🩺 Proper examination is important because the appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause.
Good hygiene + clean housing + regular udder checks = better prevention.
🛵 Need animal-health products? VerdeVet Agro Ltd is also available on Chowdeck.
Have you ever noticed a change in the udder or milk of your goat/sheep? 👇🏽