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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: valmet10 on November 23, 2020, 09:29:11 pm

Title: ewe aborted
Post by: valmet10 on November 23, 2020, 09:29:11 pm
we'e had a ewe abort , she was scanned with twins but only aborted one lamb , is it possible the other lamb will go to full term and could she have reabsorbed it   
Title: Re: ewe aborted
Post by: SallyintNorth on November 23, 2020, 11:16:13 pm
Both are possible.  She may have the second lamb and it may be healthy, she may reabsorb it, or it may remain dead inside her and could potentially make her ill as it decays. 
Title: Re: ewe aborted
Post by: twizzel on November 24, 2020, 09:01:26 am
In the meantime keep her isolated if she’s not already, some abortion causes can be very infectious.
Title: Re: ewe aborted
Post by: Anke on November 24, 2020, 01:52:32 pm
... and I would give a longacting antibiotic injection to be on the safe side, but best to check with the vet as to which one.

Title: Re: ewe aborted
Post by: SallyintNorth on November 24, 2020, 09:26:10 pm
Quote from: Anke on November 24, 2020, 01:52:32 pm
... and I would give a longacting antibiotic injection to be on the safe side, but best to check with the vet as to which one.

Definitely check with the vet, some a/bs could be dangerous to any live foetus she may still be carrying.
Title: Re: ewe aborted
Post by: valmet10 on November 27, 2020, 06:51:50 pm
 vet gave me antibotics for her ,just have to wait and see if she lambs