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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: [email protected] on April 04, 2018, 08:14:32 am

Title: Haematoma in an ewe
Post by: [email protected] on April 04, 2018, 08:14:32 am

One of my ewes has been bleeding from underneath her belly for some weeks.  The vet has said it’s a haematoma.

She’s been given antibiotics etc but every few days she bleeds.  She’s eating normally, but we’re very worried.  We have 5 pet sheep, and this is upsetting.  Has anyone experienced this in an ewe please?

Title: Re: Haematoma in an ewe
Post by: Marches Farmer on April 04, 2018, 09:26:48 am

I suggest speaking to your vet again.  Antibiotics may prevent infection setting in but the haematoma itself probably needs to be drained. 

Title: Re: Haematoma in an ewe
Post by: Louise Gaunt on April 04, 2018, 11:08:58 am

It is also important to know why there is a Haematoma there in the first place - a Haematoma is an indication of significant bleeding, and the fact there is further bleeding suggests the underlying cause is not resolving. I think this needs further investigation by your vet to try to establish the root cause of the problem

Title: Re: Haematoma in an ewe
Post by: [email protected] on April 04, 2018, 06:30:35 pm

Thank you Marches Farmer and Louise Gaunt for your kind advice.


We have had three visits from different vets.  At  the moment they don’t appear to know the source.