Mastitis?

[ksmit454]

How is recovery from a bad case of mastitis? I have the opportunity to buy a nice cow/calf pair for a really good price but she’s got a teat that is massively engorged. They had the vet come out and milk it. Thoughts? Is this worth my time?

 

[Brute 23]

No

 

[ksmit454]

No

Yes I agree. Talked to my vet and she said it could end up being bad especially if it spreads. Said they they’d have to know what kind of mastitis but a culture. I think I’ll pass on this situation. Thanks for your input!

 

[Silver]

I’ve had them recover. I’ve had calves with joint ill recover. But I would never intentionally get involved with either one.

 

[Redgully]

There is lots of good cows out there, buy one of those instead.

 

[Dsth]

does your definition of "a really good price" mean you are OK if she dies after you buy her?

 

[puzzled in oregon]

If it is really a bad irreversible type of mastitis, especially as a result of injury she could get gangrene, then you could shoot her.
That's how we lost a nice jersey heifer. Other types of mastitis the cow does best with a calf keeping her milked out.
I would be cautious if she was free.

 

[cjhames]

There is lots of good cows out there, buy one of those instead.

As we used to say when selling guns … buy the best (you can), it only hurts once.

 

[ksmit454]

Thank you all! I opted to not make the purchase. Talked to my vet and she said it would be a very tough call.

 

[Lucky_P]

Good call. As others said, there are plenty of good cows out there...
I had to milk way too many big ugly teats and help calves get started on ones that they couldn't get their mouths around... after disposition, udder quality is my my next most important trait to cull on.