Abstract

Abstract
Background: Uterine prolapse is an emergency situation which is an eversion of the uterus turning inside out as it passes through the vagina. It occurs usually following parturition when the cervix is open and the uterus lacks tone. The discomfort leading to severe straining is what causes the prolapse of the cervix and uterus. It is characterised by the presence of maternal caruncles on the prolapsed organ.
Case presentation: A three year old multiparous Balami ewe sheep weighing 40 kg was presented to the Large Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin with the chief complaint of a hanging mass from the Vulva. History revealed that the hanging mass was noticed about 6 hours prior to presentation after lambing. The animal had no history of vaccination and was managed under intensive husbandry management system, fed with dried cassava peels, concentrates and occasionally cut herbages when available. It was reported that the ewe had a history of recurrent prolapse after each parturition.
Outcome: The prolapse was carefully washed and manual reduction, replacement and retention was enforced which led to the successful management of the situation. The ewe was administered a broad spectrum antibiotic and analgesic. The client was advised to include more calcium in the diet and not use this ewe for further breeding purposes.
Conclusion: There was marked recovery of the ewe following intervention.

Key words: Prolapse, ewe, multiparous, emergency