MichaelB
Well-known member
My 2007 Tarentaise cow had her second calf last week. Momma Moo and Mini Moo are doing well, and she has plenty of milk.
However, I am concerned that one of her quarters is VERY large. The two teats in the rear are normal size, and the calf is easily able to nurse. The two front teats are large, and one of those is MUCH larger than the other, and I suspect the calf cannot nurse that teat at all.
Aside from the obvious problem of a mama cow having a less than desireable udder and teat structure, could this indicate a mastitis or something? It doesn't look angry, or red, but the size does put you to mind of a waffle cone. Presuming that I could catch her in a stall and touch her udder, are there signs that I should be looking for health-wise?
Thanks,
Michael
However, I am concerned that one of her quarters is VERY large. The two teats in the rear are normal size, and the calf is easily able to nurse. The two front teats are large, and one of those is MUCH larger than the other, and I suspect the calf cannot nurse that teat at all.
Aside from the obvious problem of a mama cow having a less than desireable udder and teat structure, could this indicate a mastitis or something? It doesn't look angry, or red, but the size does put you to mind of a waffle cone. Presuming that I could catch her in a stall and touch her udder, are there signs that I should be looking for health-wise?
Thanks,
Michael