Mucus from Vagina.
This ewe is in the early stage of labor. Her vulva and udder are swollen, and there is a discharge of cervical mucus. Stage 1.
Smith MC (2006)
Repeat Prolapse of the Vagina.
Despite the placement of a prolapse retention device under epidural anesthesia the vagina re-prolapsed.
Shipley C (2006)
Recurrent Prolapse of the Vagina.
Despite the placement of a prolapse retention device the prolapse recurred. The exposed vaginal wall is thickened and traumatized.
Shipley C (2006)
Vaginal Prolapse.
Prepartum vaginal and rectal prolapse. Possible causes include short tail dock and overfull abdomen (multiple fetuses, abdominal fat, low quality roughage). Exposure of the vaginal mucosa will lead to drying out, contamination, infection and injury. The prolapse should be replaced and retained to prevent constriction at the time of lambing.
Smith MC (2006)
Vaginal Prolapse Retainer.
Ewe with a vaginal prolapse retainer in place.
Shipley C (2006)
Prolapse Retainer in Place.
Ewe with a vaginal prolapse retainer in place. The arms of the retaining device have been tied to the wool. It is possible for the ewe to lamb with the device in place. However, it is recommended that the device be removed at the ewe goes into labor.
Shipley C (2006)
Prolapse Retainer in Place.
Ewe with a vaginal prolapse retainer in place. The arms of the retaining device have been tied to the wool. Vulvar lips are swollen and there is advanced udder development. These are early indications of the onset of parturition.
Shipley C (2006)
Early Vaginal Prolapse.
Early vaginal prolapse in a fat-tailed ewe during late gestation. There is minimal enlargement of the udder. The prolapsed mass was cleansed and disinfected before the pictures was taken. Generally the prolapsed tissues are heavily contaminated and sometimes traumatized.
El Naggar MA (2005)
Vaginal Prolapse Evisceration.
Fatal evisceration through the vaginal wall. Previous vaginal prolapse with weakening / rupture of the dorsal vaginal wall is a possible cause.
Smith MC (2006)
Perineal Hernia.
Ewe with a right perineal hernia. This is not to be confused with a vaginal prolapse.
Smith MC (2010)
Perineal Hernia.
Right perineal hernia in a prepartum Katahdin ewe.
Smith MC (2010)
Perineal Hernia.
Recumbent ewe with a right perineal hernia. The skin of the perineal sack is indurated and is traumatized. The ewe delivered healthy twin lambs the next day but had no colostrum.
Smith MC (2010)