Management of post-partum uterine prolapse in a multiparous balami ewe

Abstract EN

Uterine prolapse occurs in all large animal species.

It adversely affects productive and reproductive performance of livestock by affecting postpartum return to estrus, conception rate and lambing or calving interval.

In this case report, post-partum uterine prolapse was encountered on a Balami ewe and careful assessment was carried out.

The aetiology of this case can be attributed to increased straining caused by pain during lambing as evident on the ewe shivering and could not stand, probably due to exhaustion.

The replacement of the everted or prolapsed uterine mass was conducted manually following proper precautionary measures and retention sutures were placed.

Following the management instilled, the ewe recovered completely without any apparent complication.