Good Idea MP!! never want to chance infection after goin this far!! i made mistake once, CIDR CAN CAUSE INFECTION MY THINKING! EITHER WAY DONT HURT. Not saying they got infection ,just dont hurt, Do know slime or mucus is norm.on goat when she in. it sticks as a line when you spread your fingers. sticky! little cloudy color.clear and not making line not ready.some clean the mucus for AI but it only a Natural lube! Dc