Would vaginal or rectal prolapse in a pregnant ewe dictate the need for a cesarean section?
No. Cesarean section is indicated if the vagina is prolapsed and the cervix is not dilated. 23. Review the procedure for a lumbosacral epidural in the ewe. What unfavorable sequelae (other than a locomotion problem) might occur? Occasionally, ewes stop breathing and die as a result of a lumbosacral epidural. Be prepared to give respiratory support when using this anesthesia. A severe drop in blood pressure may also result from lumbosacral anesthesia and can be life-threatening. 24. Why do goats have a greater potential for abdominal herniation after ventral abdominal cesarean section? Goats are much more active than sheepthey climb and jump and put a considerable amount of stress on the ventral abdominal incision line. Cesarean Section in Sows 25. If only one incision in the uterine horn is indicated, what is its suggested location? Near the bifurcation of the uterine horns, to facilitate removal of piglets from both uterine horns plus the body of the uterus. 26. For a commonly encount
