DIGGING DEEPER - Prolapses and Pasture Problems: Insights with Chelsea
Description
In this episode of Digging Deeper, hosts Al and Charles welcome back Chelsea to discuss the hectic peak months in livestock management, particularly during the carving and lambing seasons. The conversation explores the various types of prolapses seen in sheep and cattle, their causes, management practices, and the challenging nature of these issues for both farmers and vets. Chelsea shares her experiences with uterine, vaginal, and rectal prolapses and offers insights on how to handle them, highlighting the critical nature of timely intervention. Additionally, they touch on glyphosate resistance in ryegrass, stressing the importance of adapting agricultural practices. The episode provides a deep dive into the physical and emotional demands of veterinary care in rural settings.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Seasonal Workload and Challenges
02:21 Jim Carner Event Recap
04:27 Pasture Issues and Animal Health
10:11 Prolapses in Livestock
20:02 Post-Operative Care for Uterine Prolapse
20:50 Preventing Re-Prolapse: Techniques and Likelihood
22:08 Vaginal Prolapse: Causes and Risk Factors
24:03 Managing Vaginal Prolapse in Livestock
31:41 Rectal Prolapse: Causes and Management
36:20 Challenges and Emotional Impact of Treating Prolapses
39:08 Surprising Facts About Glyphosate Resistance
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