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it's been a long last few days. Now keep in mind I am a newbie at sheep. This is a first (& last) year lambing for this ewe. Yesterday I found her out in the pasture with the prolapse's...tried the spoon, got several expert friends who have had sheep for decades and never had a prolapse like this.
Took her to the vet and he did two purse string sutures, one on the rectum and one on the vagina. He also gave her a two week epidural to try and stop the pushing. She is 14 days from lambing.
A few questions.
The vet didn't give her any antibiotic, he thought it all looked really good. I kinda wish she got an antibiotic just to be sure. The rectal suture was too tight and she couldn't deficate, her stool was all bound up and pushing on the sutures, so I loosened the suture. I hope it's correct now. Should I go ahead and give her a shot of antibiotics?
How successful are these prolapse sutures using umbillical tape? They look strong...They also look like they could invite infection.
I know this lamb won't be bred again. I really have a soft spot, hence why I spent more at the vet than what she's worth at market.
Any thoughts or ideas? I currently have her in the barn in a nice cozy stall.