Discharge from a goat before lambing: the reasons for the release of mucus in a pregnant woman from the loop and what to do

Experienced livestock breeders who closely monitor their livestock regularly notice the occurrence of discharge in a goat before lambing. This may be due to various physiological causes and pathological conditions. Normal discharge does not require veterinary intervention, if painful discharge appears, the animal should be treated immediately.

Causes of white discharge from a pregnant goat

The appearance of white fluid in pregnant cattle can be associated with both the approach of the moment of childbirth and the development of dangerous diseases.

Approaching childbirth

One of the most accurate precursors of the onset of labor is the softening and release of the mucous plug from the cervix. Cork is a kind of protective barrier through which pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms cannot enter the fetus.

The cork is formed in the first hours after fertilization and retains its structure throughout the entire period of pregnancy.

2-3 days before the start of labor, the cork gradually softens and turns into a viscous white mucus, which gradually leaves the cervix, opening it. You can notice these secretions on the labia of the animal and the inner surface of the tail.

Diseases of the reproductive organs

If an animal develops an acute inflammatory process of the internal reproductive organs, white discharge from the loop is also noticeable. In some cases, with severe inflammation and involvement in the process of suppuration, the color of the mucus may change from cream to greenish.

Such conditions require an urgent veterinary examination for the purpose of both diagnosis and treatment.

By the nature of the discharge from the loop of goats, I can be:

1. Purulent - with clearly visible particles of pus and a characteristic pungent odor.
2. Serous - liquid, gray tint.
3. Hemorrhagic - brown-brown or light with streaks of blood.
4. Gangrenous - when the inflammatory process is so strong that the damaged tissues die off and come out.
5. Mixed - when several pathologies occur simultaneously during the inflammatory process.

All inflammatory processes of the reproductive organs are a danger to the he alth and life of the animal. With the development of the disease, it is possible to terminate the current pregnancy, hormonal failure, lack of sexual desire, infertility.

What to do

Complex therapy is used to treat acute inflammation. It includes the following steps:

• careful cleaning of the internal genital organs from pathological secretions;
• combating pathogens;
• increase in overall body resistance.

Washing is carried out by catheterization of the vagina. Antimicrobial solutions are poured inside: a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate, a solution of furacilin, rinsing with saline is allowed until completely cleansed. You can use specialized veterinary drugs, such as Gynodixin, Ihglukovit, Cefakar.

After complete cleaning, it is necessary to inject the animal with a drug that stimulates uterine contractions. It can be "Oxytocin", "Oxylat", "Hypophysin", "Mastometrin". The dose is calculated in accordance with the instructions, taking into account the weight of the animal.

The next step is antibiotic therapy. You will need to call a veterinarian at the beginning of the disease to take pathological exudate for analysis in order to identify the pathogen. Based on the results of the tests, the most appropriate antibiotics are selected. Most often, these are broad-spectrum drugs, such as Baytril and Penstrep.

It is very important to monitor the conditions of detention and the diet of a sick animal. The goat should stand on a thick layer of bedding, which is regularly partially or completely renewed. The diet should be based on easily digestible feed - hay, haylage, compound feed.

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