Mastitis Cures
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 04/24/2009: David from Gloucester, UK writes: "I've been feeding ACV to my cows on & off for about 5 years now. I have added to the total mix ration (in a mixer wagon) at the rate of 60ml per head per day but have now reverted to pouring it in the water troughs daily or every other day. We think it is doing some good but still get recurring cases of mastitis in some cows and the odd new case occasionally. I haven't had the courage to stop using antibiotics but have cut back on the amount we used to use. New cases are drenched 100 mls mixed with water 2 x a day - seems to help. Not sure if it is the ACV or the seaweed but their feet are much harder now - so are my toenails since I started taking it!!"
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[YEA] 12/21/2008: Gerry from Cebu, PI writes: "I knew a farmer who never used expensive and dangerous penicillin when his cows got mastitis ,as he had orchards near him he gave his cows CV daily as a prevention and it worked well. I used to use Cv allot but now I am going to put some on my tongue and curl it then draw in a deep breath to nebulise it"
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[YEA] 12/21/2008: Gerry from Cebu, PI writes: "I knew a farmer who never used expensive and dangerous penicillin when his cows got mastitis ,as he had orchards near him he gave his cows CV daily as a prevention and it worked well. I used to use Cv allot but now I am going to put some on my tongue and curl it then draw in a deep breath to nebulise it."
RepliesEC: CV = Cider Vinegar
03/05/2009: Dawn from Grygla, MN replies: "Just how do you get your cows to drink CV (cider vinegar)????? Or do you treat their udders with it ??I'd be interested in how you do this."
[YEA] 06/27/2009: Caroline from King Country, New Zealand replies: "We come fron a large 900 cow dairy farm and we add the Apple cider vinegar into our dosatron which is then put into the troughs on the farm. We use about 10mls per cow.We have also found that we have less retainted membranes with calving cows since this has been introduced into our farming proceedures, before calving. You will notice their coats tend to be glossier."
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09/19/2008: Sheila from Flint, Texas writes: "I have read the posts on giving ACV for goats with mastitis. What is it (ACV) and where do I get it?
Thanks."
RepliesEC: ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar. Sorry for the confusion - we will re-label the title so it is more clear!
03/06/2009: Amanda Knopes from Fruitland, Idaho replies: "We have a small manufacturing company in Idaho called Golden Valley Vinegar where we have been making conventional and organic apple cider vinegar for 10 years. We are not a retail store but do sell in 55 gallon barrels and 275 gallon totes. Please check out our website at goldenvalleyvinegar.com for questions. We do ship all over the US."
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[YEA] 03/08/2007: Chris from Symsonia, Kentucky writes: "I am feeding my Cows, Calfs, & Goats ACV. I can really see the difference. I have a calf that doesn't have a mother. We have been bottle feeding it. I have been adding 2 Teaspoons of ACV at each feeding -- the difference between him and my other calf is amazing. I have heard about all kinds of stuff it is good for in cows but buying it in the 32oz bottles from the Health Food Store is getting expensive. Does anyone know where i can buy it larger and cheaper thanks."
Replies05/14/2008: Belinda from Rnid, Okahoma replies: "I need some advise as to how much ACV to add to the feed of my Nubian goats wth Mastitis. We have nursing kids right now and are strugglng with two does with Mastitis. I need some help quick. Thanks for your quick reply. Belinda"
09/29/2010: Laura from Sturgis, Mi / Usa replies: "I have reading the posts on using ACV for mastitis. Will this work with rabbits? How much should I use? One teaspoon?"
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[YEA] 03/05/2007: Peter from 100 Mile, Canada writes: "We always had a hobby farm and quite often the milk cows would get mastitis. The vet would come and give her penicillin and after a few days it would clear up. The milk had to be thrown out in the mean time. We tried ACV -- it was an instant cure! Only 1 tbls in the morning with feed. This cure turned out to be just as effective in humans, I feel like a doctor!"
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BAG BALM, CAYENNE
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[YEA] 10/16/2010: Mlb from Del Rio, Tx writes: "We have had great success with rubbing bag balm mixed with cayenne pepper(Lots of it. It should be red. Don't get it on your hands or touch your face. Use gloves to apply it. ) on our Jersey's back quarter's at the first sign of hardening. We did this 5 to 6 times a day and after each milking. We also massaged the hardened quarter many times a day as well. We avoided any antibiotics by this method. We also increased milking to 4 times a day to flush her out and just discarded the milk as well. This cleared her up. It wasn't easy. The first 3 days were rather hectic but it was worth it, as we didn't have to use any meds on her. You could see the look of relief on her sweet face. In the end, it was so good knowing that we didn't use chemicals on our organic cow. It was all worth the extra work and of course, her health!"
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ELECTROLYZED WATER
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[YEA] 10/06/2009: Michel from West Palm Beach, Florida writes: "Another effective method to treat acute Mastitus is using Electrolyzed Water as replacement of antibiotics. I have been using Electrolyzed Water with approximately 200ppm HOCL and pH 6.5 instead of antibiotics. Results are very fast and the milk can be used immediately.
1) Treat cows with Electrolyzed Water AEW
2) Application with injector (syringe) at (not in) the opening of the tit.
3) Quantity: 100 to 150 ml (3 to 5oz).
4) Treat until animals daily after milking for 2-3days.
Warning: Do not exceed this dose.
Important notice:
a) Electrolyzed Water is injected by putting the injector (syringe) at the tit (not in) so there will be no damage inside. In this way, the treatment is more pleasant for cows.
Move Electrolyzed Water just like antibiotics higher in the udder by stretching.
b) When a farmer starts with Electrolyzed Water, the chronic and latent mastitis cases can be directly treated. Dead or infectious tissue of the latent infected quarter will be eliminated; this will come out of the udder. The udder becomes gentler and reoccurring incidents of mastitis are less frequent and greatly reduced. Therefore, treat cows at a moment when they do not show mastitis yet, but already show a high cell count or when one or more quarters are not feeling smooth.
c) In 90% of the cases antibiotics (by means of the injector) used for curing the udder can be replaced by Electrolyzed Water. This does not apply for antibiotics that are applied in the neck of the cow. The vet or farmer must determine to what extent antibiotics in the neck are currently significant.
d) When ELectrolyzed Water replaces antibiotics for mastitis treatment, milk can be immediately delivered to the milk factory.
For more information on Electrolyzed Water, visit http://aquaox.wordpress.com"
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REMEDIES NEEDED
08/31/2010: Lynn from Sacramento, Ca, Us writes: "Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any natural remedies that are helpful for treating canine mastitis. My 7 year old lab has it. I've been giving her Keflex (antibiotic) and started giving her ACV 2 times a day as I read it's helpful for mastitis in cows. I would like to find something topical to apply to make her more comfortable until it clears. Thank you! "
Replies09/04/2010: Lynn from Sacramento, Ca, Us replies: "I recently posted that my 7 year old lab had mastitis. I found out yesterday that she actually has several tumors. I will find out next week if the tumors are benign or cancerous. I have done some research and found that digestive enzymes and apricot seeds are beneficial for humans with tumors. Does anyone know if the following digestive enzyme formula is safe for dogs? The brand is Nu-Gen Enzyme Formula and it contains the following:
1. Pancreatic Enzymes
2. Bromelain
3. Papain
4. Trypsin
5. Rutin
6. Cartilage (Bovine)
7. Thymus Substance
8. Amylase
9. Lipase
10. L-Glutathione
11. Catalase
12. Chymotrypsin
My plan is to add the digestive enzymes to her daily diet along with the flaxseed oil/cottage cheese treatment. Anyone have any experience with using these? Thanks so much!"
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