[Jacob-list] Paralyzed Ewe?

[Zach Oaster]

I love, Susan, how you specified "the 50 lb. size"... which my
imagination immediately invoked an image of the alternative... someone
placing a pregnant ewe on the top of an 800lb. round bale inside the
barn. She'd be up there, wondering how to get down, thinking, "Crazy
shepherd!" hehe.

Good luck Jason with your ewe.
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On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM, Susan J Martin <stcroft at ptd.net> wrote:

> I'm guessing that the lambs inside are pressing on a spinal nerve causing

> the paralysis.  If the lambs shift position,  relieving the pressure,  she

> will probably be ok.  We had a Jacob ewe a few yrs. ago who was pregnant

> with triplets and the first lamb presented for birth back (not breech, but

> the middle of the back) first....the lamb was literally folded in half and

> it was a horrific delivery -- the vet said he never saw a ewe able to do it

> on her own but she did.  Unfortunately the lamb was large and engaged in the

> birth canal in such a way that we couldn't push it back into the uterus or

> do any manipulation.  As a result of that awful delivery the ewe sustained

> permanent nerve damage in her pelvis and was paralyzed.  I worked with her

> for a few days to see if there was any hope of recovery but in the end we

> had to put her down.....and true to Murphy's law, she was my favorite, very

> tame, literally a pet.  All three triplets, who were beautiful and good

> size, died as a result of the birth difficulties.  Certainly the fact that

> your ewe is normal in every other way is a good sign.  It may be possible to

> place the ewe over a hay bale (the 50 lb. size) with legs down in a normal

> position and perhaps the weight of her body on her abdomen could shift

> things a bit inside of her -- but keep in mind I am not a vet and that's

> just an idea.

> Sue Martin

> Stonecroft

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Jason Anders

> To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com

> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 11:37 AM

> Subject: [Jacob-list] Paralyzed Ewe?

> Good Morning Everyone:

>

> I have an older pregnant ewe, 9-10 years old, that cannot stand.  Her back

> legs seem paralyzed.  She seems healthy and happy, is eating, seems fine

> except she can't stand up.  She was fine yesterday.   There doesn't seem to

> be any injuries to her.  Any ideas or advice would be appreciated.  Thanks!

>

> Jason

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