In a message dated 12/27/2004 4:01:07 P.M. Central Standard Time, melanagsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: My vet also recommends putting bitches on antibiotics as soon as they go into labor. I've done it that way for 10 years and the only time I had a problem was when I didn't and that bitch developed mastitis. What works for someone may not work for someone else so to each their own. +++++++++++++++++++ Sounds like our vets went to school together. I have always done what you do. and never had a problem As you say to each their own. Once they get hit with the problem stories will change. Everyone should do what they want. And if you don't want to do the test a stud dog owner wants then go some place else. Sally The House of Nasdaq ROM Ch's Seiko, Adam & Ex http://danann.netfirms.com http://www.freewebs.com/embroiderybysally ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================