Normal Mammary Gland Tissue (Udder)
Normal mammary tissue is a pink-grey color and it should be spongy feeling, any hard areas may be a sign of mastitis. The milk color and consistency will depend on the stage of lactation, but should not contain any blood. The hind end of the udder has two large lymph nodes (bottom two pictures).
Normal udder tissue Normal udder tissue
Normal udder tissue Normal udder tissue
Normal mammary lymph node Normal mammary lymph node

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Common lesions of the udder

Necropsy of the udder