:whatgoat: I currently have a break out of soremouth in my herd I've been treating with gentian violet and it has begun to clear up , but , now my MaMa goat and her kids have it. I seperated them into a clean enviroment when the break out started but I knew this would happen I treated her kids with gentian violet but i wasn't sure if I treated her teats it would be safe for the kids to nurse from her still. If anyone can help I'd be very greatful she's still allowing them to nurse so i want to clear it up before it becomes painful to her.
What about cleaning the udder once a day with something like Hibiclens? I'm really not sure. Luckily I haven't had soremouth yet.
Thanks for the reply I have been keeping them clean and her sores are not very bad I'm hoping they start to clear up without becoming worse.
I use vasaline mixed with iodine. It seems to help the teats heal quicker, and the vasaline gets on the kids mouth's too. --Soremouth isn't fun, but it will go away. Good for you for keeping a close eye on it, and noticing it on the udder right away. Make sure the babies don't stop nursing and momma continues to let them nurse.
