Thread in teat

[jemski]

I've seen it on here before, but can't find it. What do people die with ewes with a thread in the teat?

I've had a run of older mule ewes with either a thread or just no milk on one side, although the udder looks and feels fine. I have to say 90% of my problems this year has been with the mules. Seriously considering getting ride of all but the best mules, and lambing outside next year.

 

[Downton_shep]

Think someone said a blunt needle in the past but can't say I've ever tried.

 

[Wishful Thinker]

Yes has anyone a solution? Had a ewe lambed on thurs with milk, lambs almost dead today, threads in both teats. and another ewe lambed this afternoon with threads in both teats. Very annoying

 

[Six Dogs]

About a 10% success with dry cow tube pushing it back up but ultimately its mastitis in the teat canal

 

[andybk]

mark and cull is the only answer , its scar tissue from previous infection , prob when drying off , A small blockage might be overcome with needle or tube but will ultimately block again ,

 

[exmoor dave]

Seen quite a few this year, usually a small pea sized lump in the teat canal.

Haven't had any luck treating them.

 

[Wishful Thinker]

So it's not a new infection at least? Was scared I was in for a run of rotten luck hopefully just a coincidence two in quick succession