| Standing on an inclined places cause more stress on the rectal and vaginal muscles predisposing sheep to prolapses. |
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Using an S-curve needle and umbilical tap to suture a ewe's vulva after correcting a vaginal prolapse. A box stitch is used with the needle inserted at the edge of the wooled area. |
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| Completed box stitch. This can be tied snug to prevent reoccurrence of the prolapse. The stitch must be cut to allow the ewe to lamb. |
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