Swollen Udder

[bexj]

We moved Molly yesterday to her new yard, where she settled right into her stable, and has been fine overnight. She has been let out this morning into a small field by herself so she can start to say hello to the other horses. She seems totally happy and normal, excep that her udder is very swollen. Its normally quite soft, and flat, but this morning, it was all swollen so that her teats had almost disappeared. It wasn't painful at all.

What could this be? Change of environment?, coincidence?, about to come into season (never noticed this before)?

Seems very strange!

Thanks all!

 

[bexj]

Anyone? YO wondered if she was in foal......god I hope not

 

[Lgd]

Possibly just from being in overnight. Peri is a maiden but her udder does sometimes come up if she is kept in for a few days, particularly if the weather is hot. Goes down once she goes back out. just keep an eye on it, and if it doesn't settle have a word with the vet.

 

[bexj]

Thanks LGD - she has lived out for the last 3 months, so probably the change of scene hasn't helped. We'll keep an eye on it - its noticeable as its her favourite place for a good scratch!