jendie
Well-Known Member
I'm weaning my seven month mini Shetland from her mum. The foal is very plump but over the past few weeks I've noticed that the mum, beneath her hairy mammoth coat, is losing weight. I've stabled the mare and she seems quite happy and is eating well...but I've noticed her teats are rather swollen. They aren't hard and she doesn't seem to mind when I touch them. Should I be worried about mastitis and is there anything I can do to prevent it?