tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654315170777628138.post3352916893959494670..comments2023-05-31T04:02:25.476-07:00Comments on Pur et Simple: GSECarol Blanchethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031701738706519481noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654315170777628138.post-81011153282484788252013-04-18T19:46:58.622-07:002013-04-18T19:46:58.622-07:00First of all, you should perform a California mast...First of all, you should perform a California mastitis test on your goat. Even though this test is for cows, it will give you an indication of whether or not you are dealing with mastitis. <br />For our udder wash I use 1 gallon of hot water and 15-20 drops of GSE. Since we use single-use paper towel, and never double dip it, when I am done with milking, I let the goat drink from this bucket. <br />I have never used GSE as a drench to counter mastitis. <br />As prevention of mastitis you can add a teaspoon of vitamin C and dolomite each to her grain. (This also helps to combat an infection). <br />Mastoblast ( http://hoeggerfarmyard.com/xcart/search.php?mode=search&page=1) is a great natural remedy that we have used.Carol Blanchethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031701738706519481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654315170777628138.post-89679790143496193132013-04-18T16:14:37.872-07:002013-04-18T16:14:37.872-07:00Have you ever used GSE orally to treat mastitis? ...Have you ever used GSE orally to treat mastitis? I think one of my goats has sub clinical mastitis and was wondering if I gave her a drench of GSE if it would help her kick it? What would you do in a situation like this; this is my first time owning goats any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025040448158078370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654315170777628138.post-67646916518842083082012-05-16T05:16:05.288-07:002012-05-16T05:16:05.288-07:00Someone just gave us four Nigerian Dwarf goats, an...Someone just gave us four Nigerian Dwarf goats, and three are female. So of course we're thinking about doing goats' milk at some point. I really appreciate this post since I know nothing about it!Laura @ Green Legacy Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702832151439882306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654315170777628138.post-36740466930918567502012-05-04T06:23:58.764-07:002012-05-04T06:23:58.764-07:00Our veterinarian who grew up raising sheep, sugges...Our veterinarian who grew up raising sheep, suggested we switch to sawdust - that was the practice on his farm. The idea being that the bacteria ride on top of the straw, but with shavings you bury it (suffocate it). When we clean the pens, we discard any hay, scoop out the "big stuff" and lay down a fresh layer of shavings. We don't dig down to the dirt floor, but every 3-4 months. It seems to have worked, because we have not had any issues since we have made those changes.Carol Blanchethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031701738706519481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654315170777628138.post-25386838983441735632012-05-04T05:52:46.613-07:002012-05-04T05:52:46.613-07:00Wow!! Thank you for this post. I think we will tr...Wow!! Thank you for this post. I think we will try the switch as we don't want a repeat of last year. I have a bottle already, and will be ordering more. BTW, the same GSE brand in a *4* oz size on Vitacost only costs $13.63. So you could get twice as much for almost the same cost. They have a flat $5 shipping, no matter how much you buy. Plus they have a ton of products. Here is the link for the GSE:<br />http://www.vitacost.com/productResults.aspx?ntk=products&ss=1&Ntt=gse<br /><br />Alright, now I have to ask why you moved to the shavings :-) I am always learning new and better ways of taking care of my family and animals. So if the straw was a contributer to the mastitis then I will get rid of it. You used sawdust? Would wood chips work as well, or do you think it would be too chunky. Right now we have a free source of wood mulch that we couls make use of for bedding purposes. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KerriThe Southern Peach-Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285922048222762134noreply@blogger.com