i have a jersey holstein cross.very much a pet cow(only have 3 for small farm).wanted to breed her once-did that.i expected her to have a good bag but she started bagging at 6 mo and didn't stop.she delivered fine(4 days ago) and has a huge,i mean huge bag.she has not been fed anything but pasture since april.the calf only nurses the front two teats as the back one are so low to the ground.she is not wanting to take foster calves and she stresses.my question is what to do about the back two quarters.i don't plan on breeding her back.i have not milked out the back ones because i want them to dry up,however,they are dripping milk and the skin up on the quarter itself is starting to split and oose clear fluid.should i leave them alone,inject something,or what?please help!
i really like this cow,not really concerned about milk production or breeding again.just her health.thanks
i really like this cow,not really concerned about milk production or breeding again.just her health.thanks