Farm Animals » Lamb produced following suspected abortion
Julie
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Lamb produced following suspected abortionStuart - not sure if you've seen my latest posting under "Abortion in Sheep" - so am posting new question... Is it possible for a ewe to be carrying twins, abort one and then go on to produce one live healthy one at full term? 22/4/07 Answer this question |
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stuart
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Yes on both counts. I though I had answered in the original question as I am notified of all postings. If I have not then it is a reflection of my more ability on the computer rather than a lack of intent. 22/4/07 |
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Julie
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This is potentially good news then - may mean that I don't have some nasty organisms lurking around ready to infect all my sheep... Is placental insufficiency a "one-off" condition or is this sheep always at risk of losing her lambs? 23/4/07 |
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stuart
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There may well be some chronic scarring of the uterus which could interfere with future pregnancies. All you can do is wait and see. If she is a first crop gimmer it may just have been a reflection of imaturity. 23/4/07 |
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Julie
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She is a first crop gimmer - I'll just have to see what happens next year. At least this year it turned out to be a happy ending for her.... 23/4/07 |
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stuart
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I look forward to the update next spring. 24/4/07 |
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