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Gangrenous Mastitis
In 2023, a doe in my herd dealt with a case of gangrenous mastitis. This is her story, as well as an overview of the condition.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 317 min read
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Misadventures in Milk Testing
My first year milk testing! I made a lot of mistakes but learned so much. All data is good data!

Kendra R. Shatswell
Dec 28, 20226 min read
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Udder Health Part Three
Udders are amazing! But sometimes, things go wrong...here are a few ailments you might encounter in your herd besides mastitis.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Dec 10, 20214 min read
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Udder Health Part Two - Supernumerary Teats in Goats
Goats usually have two teats but might have more! A supernumerary teat is an extra teat or growth on the udder.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 26, 20215 min read
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Udder Health Issues Part One - Mastitis
Mastitis is basically an inflammation of the mammary gland usually due to a bacterial or mycoplasma infection, injury, or fungi.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 29, 20214 min read
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