swollen udders

[NCSU Maverick]

We've had at least 3 or 4 calves (out of about 100) develop swollen udders or swollen teats. We've seen it on steers and heifers. Calves are 4 and 5 weights and are still on cows. Any ideas what may be causing this? Some type of bacterial infection?

 

[Anonymous]

Your steers have swollen udders too? Check for conjunctivitis of the spinal process

 

[Keren]

Dairy or beef? I've no clue to be honest. I know in dairy goats, heavy milking lines, the kids can develop little udders at young ages, and so can the males. I guess i'd be checking if the swelling was warm, if the calves have a temperature, if they are unwell in any way to indicate infection. Mastitis? Hope someone else cones along soon with more of an idea!

 

[hillsdown]

Not really swollen though, they are just a little more noticeable in goats and dairy as well as Gv's sometimes and NOT steers :shock: :?
I think it is time to call a really good LA vet especially if Hook is right on the money.

 

[NCSU Maverick]

These are beef calves and this is not udder development. This is just a noticable swelling. Does not seem to be bothering calves but it is noticable. And, like I said, maybe 4 calves out of a hundred, so not very many. Only noticed in 1 steer so far. Might try to get a picture.

 

[tsmaxx47]

i think you might better try to get a veteranary opinion before you find out its 8 and then 12, etc...please keep us informed, would like to see photos!

 

[randiliana]

Is it fat? That isn't terribly unusual in calves off good cows and especially if they are on good feed/grazing.

 

[Keren]

Was lut about to suggest fat ...

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Could be you have another calf SUCKING them.

 

[NCSU Maverick]

vet said he thought it was result of fly irritation