[country soul]

Prolapsed ewe             <blockquote>                     Can any one advise  please, I have two newly lambed shearling ewes with  what I would describe has vaginal prolapses I ve had a spoon in but how long do I leave it in for,I took it out after 4 days and the 3inch fleshy tube popped out again,so I ve  put the spoon back.The ewes have had a shot of antibiotic/inflammatory.They are eating and appear healthy in other respects.
 Its the first time I ve experienced this in 14  years keeping sheep
 Thanks in advance</blockquote>

[FiB]

I had a full on post lambing prolapse last year ( MUCH more than 3" popping out, had to carefully wash and return her entire insides (seemed like) 3 times !) . Ended up leaving her In a webbing harness (no spoon) for a few months, but it meant she reared her lamb and I was able to take her to cull ewe market. ( friend nearby took similar to vet and they pts!) I used long acting ab and that seemed to do the trick.  Good luck, I don't know how long it needs holding in, but I tried twice too early ( after about.  1 and 2/3 weeks), suppose it may depend how bad it is?  Good luck xx

[Bionic]

I have a ewe that prolapsed 4 weeks before she was due. Stitch put in, which we cut when she went into labour. Unfortunately she prolapsed again yesterday, a week after lambing. The prolapse wasn't as bad this time and went back in itself but I am sure It was going to pop out again. The vet said she would be happier if she put a stitch in. She said there is no rush to take the stitch out I.e. 1 month, 2 month, 5 months. It doesn't matter.

[jaykay]

I'd also go for a stitch, since she's already lambed, so you don't have to keep watching all the time.

[willoughby]

Hi
I would probably give your vet a ring and get them to have a look.  If she has just lambed it may be a uterine problem and so I would probably just get her checked out as these can be more of a problem.

[country soul]

Thanks all
she now pushed  her bowel out and vet says best thing is to put her down.Very frustrating and sad

[jaykay]

Oh no, I'm sorry. Do they really think a harness or stitch won't keep her going, if only to rear her lambs 

[Pedwardine]

I think a stitch is definately worth a try. What is there to lose? Does she seem fine herself aside from this?

[Bionic]

Oh, that is very sad 

[ZaktheLad]

That's really sad and disappointing - really sorry to hear this. 

[fsmnutter]

Very unfortunate, but if a tear in the uterus allows the intestines to be pushed out, there is no chance of keeping them going without major invasive surgery, and that would still only be a slim chance.
One of those horrible things, but  you can raise her lambs

[country soul]

thanks for all the concern,Following the vets advise I sought further advice from the accountant,ok so she keeps sheep too!
Needless to say she helped me stuff every thing back inside and strap it up like a turkey ,it appears ok at the mo 24 hours on,its eating and pooing and looking after its lambs.
Its early days but at least its alive

[ZaktheLad]

 

[Me]

Accountants are the farmers best friend! On that subject - if any of you live in the West Wales area my wife is a Chartered Accountant specialising in agricultural clients - also able to replace prolapses!

[FiB]

thanks for all the concern,Following the vets advise I sought further advice from the accountant,ok so she keeps sheep too!
Needless to say she helped me stuff every thing back inside and strap it up like a turkey ,it appears ok at the mo 24 hours on,its eating and pooing and looking after its lambs.
Its early days but at least its alive

That's exactly what I did with care, help long acting AB (3 lots as we took it off too early twice, and had to repeat process) and  the brilliant webbing harness.  Keep it on! As I said before it was the difference of paying to have her PTS and carted away, and orphan lambs Vs her looking after lambs perfectly and going to cull in October and bringing IN money.  It was hard to send her on because she had a great summer and seemed totally well, but not worth the risk.  My only goal was for her to raise her lambs, which we helped her do.  Hope you have same luck