Ewe prolapse

[cpsf]

Was wondering what farmers prefer to use when trying to stop the ewe from pushing a prolapse out...the spoon retainers or a prolapse harness? Is there a drug that helps the ewe from straining further, once the prolapse is pushed back in? Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[GTB]

I prefer the harnesses. Never had much success with spoons. Used to stitch them up before harnesses became available.

 

[CornishRanger]

I've a feeling this could get interesting.....

Harnesses for me too, give them a shot of calcium too and generally ab if there is a risk of infection, if its irritated I think they are more likely to keep pushing it out

 

[cpsf]

I prefer the harnesses. Never had much success with spoons. Used to stitch them up before harnesses became available.

Thanks.... we have put a spoon in for now but will consider switching it for a harness.

 

[cpsf]

I've a feeling this could get interesting.....

Harnesses for me too, give them a shot of calcium too and generally ab if there is a risk of infection, if its irritated I think they are more likely to keep pushing it out

Thanks for this...about how much calcium should we give do you think?

 

[GTB]

I've a feeling this could get interesting.....

Harnesses for me too, give them a shot of calcium too and generally ab if there is a risk of infection, if its irritated I think they are more likely to keep pushing it out

Never heard of anyone giving calcium to a prolapse ewe before but I always give a jab of long acting penicillin and a cull tag.

 

[CornishRanger]

I usually give 120ml under the skin over a few sites. I believe I heard somewhere subclinical hypocalcaemia may be a contributing factor in prolapse, it also contains a bit of energy which will help, and a vet said that you can't hurt a ewe with a calcium jab

 

[cpsf]

I usually give 120ml under the skin over a few sites. I believe I heard somewhere subclinical hypocalcaemia may be a contributing factor in prolapse, it also contains a bit of energy which will help, and a vet said that you can't hurt a ewe with a calcium jab

Thanks Cornish Ranger...will give her some calcium!

 

[robo]

Was wondering what farmers prefer to use when trying to stop the ewe from pushing a prolapse out...the spoon retainers or a prolapse harness? Is there a drug that helps the ewe from straining further, once the prolapse is pushed back in? Thanks in advance for any advice.

harness here as well not much success with the spoons

 

[Nithsdale]

I usually give 120ml under the skin over a few sites. I believe I heard somewhere subclinical hypocalcaemia may be a contributing factor in prolapse, it also contains a bit of energy which will help, and a vet said that you can't hurt a ewe with a calcium jab

I'm pretty sure I've heard it said that you can with an overdose

120ml is a bloody big dose! It would really depend on the size of ewe you have... for instance a downed Blackie only needs 60-70ml to get her back on her feet... the 'rule' is usually 1ml per kg of bodyweight.



But, to the OP. Use harnesses here, then spoon... then stitch up as last resort.
I have, however, stopped culling ewes which prolapse - as I have seen no correlation they will do it again, or that it is hereditary.

 

[CornishRanger]

I'm pretty sure I've heard it said that you can with an overdose

120ml is a bloody big dose! It would really depend on the size of ewe you have... for instance a downed Blackie only needs 60-70ml to get her back on her feet... the 'rule' is usually 1ml per kg of bodyweight.



But, to the OP. Use harnesses here, then spoon... then stitch up as last resort.
I have, however, stopped culling ewes which prolapse - as I have seen no correlation they will do it again, or that it is hereditary.

That's what the vet said, I know you can overdose with mag but he said calcium is fine, never had any trouble myself, I was think more 80kg ewe, so 1.5ml/kg. Interesting what you say about not culling out prolapse ewes, I generally just get rid of the ewe but may think twice now, I will give her ewe lamb a chance tho.

 

[cpsf]

harness here as well not much success with the spoons

thanks Robo...looks like the harness is winning so far in the voting poll

 

[msheep66]

Harness here although always try and clean the prolapse as much as you can. Slips back in easier when its wet.

 

[Paddington]

Baler twine harness.

 

[Jerry]

And a jab of metacam to help reduce swelling and pain relief

 

[cpsf]

Harness here although always try and clean the prolapse as much as you can. Slips back in easier when its wet.

Thanks!

 

[cpsf]

Baler twine harness.

Ok thanks

 

[cpsf]

And a jab of metacam to help reduce swelling and pain relief

yes have done this...thanks!

 

[cpsf]

Harness here although always try and clean the prolapse as much as you can. Slips back in easier when its wet.

Thanks...will bear this in mind!

 

[cpsf]

I'm pretty sure I've heard it said that you can with an overdose

120ml is a bloody big dose! It would really depend on the size of ewe you have... for instance a downed Blackie only needs 60-70ml to get her back on her feet... the 'rule' is usually 1ml per kg of bodyweight.



But, to the OP. Use harnesses here, then spoon... then stitch up as last resort.
I have, however, stopped culling ewes which prolapse - as I have seen no correlation they will do it again, or that it is hereditary.

thanks for this...we usually give 80 mls calcium to our ewes.