Sheep and Goat Disease Treatments, Preventions Outlined Sep 15, 2006
It's possible to repair a rectal prolapse by amputating the prolapsed part of the rectum, but most lambs with rectal prolapses should be prematurely slaughtered or sent to market, Schoenian says. Ringwomb. (Agri-View, WI)
Sheep and Goat Diseases Outlined From A to Z Sep 8, 2006
A protrusion of the rectal tissue through the exterior of the body, a rectal prolapse generally "begins as a small, round area that sticks out when a lamb lays down or coughs," Schoenian says. "In extreme cases, the intestines can pass through the opening and the disease can be fatal." Predisposing factors for rectal prolapses include genetics, short tail docking, coughing, stress and high-concentrate diets. (Agri-View, WI)
The human factor Aug 6, 2005
There's a special medical name for it rectal prolapse, caused by the chronic diarrhoea suffered during starvation. You see them crawling around with flies on this great mass of interior flesh. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Survey finds women suffer in silence with pelvic floor disorders Jun 28, 2005
"They cannot tolerate leaking urine and the disruption to their daily lives. But incontinence is usually just the tip of the iceberg. Many are also suffering from such pelvic floor disorders as uterine or rectal prolapse." ... Uterine or rectal prolapse and incontinence can often ensue. (EurekAlert!)
Study: Women delay pelvic problem care Jun 28, 2005
"But incontinence is usually just the tip of the iceberg. Many are also suffering from such pelvic floor disorders as uterine or rectal prolapse." Mydlo and fellow researchers studied 1,111 women. They found that 72 percent suffered from pelvic floor disorders, but 70 percent only went to a doctor because of incontinence. (Washington Times, DC)
Tips Offered on Reducing Labor in Sheep Flocks Dec 18, 2004
Eliminate sires that produce lambs with low survivability or high rectal prolapse rates. Dead lambs do nothing for flock profitability, while lambs with rectal prolapses cost producers time and money. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Lee Agri-Media Oct 29, 2004
Cattle may have persistent straining to the point of rectal prolapse. Cattle may butt any moving object and have an unusual pitch to their bellowing; drooling of saliva resembles the signs of a foreign object in throat. (Agri-View, WI)
Open Access To Scientific Literature : Can It Work? Jun 10, 2004
by Rectal Prolapse (Score:1) Wednesday June 09, @07:03PM. by Paul Crowley (Score:2) Thursday June 10, @03:58AM. (Slashdot)
AUGS: Defecography Recommended for Patients with Obstructed ... Oct 7, 2003
News - AUGS: Defecography Recommended for Patients with Obstructed Defecation Symptoms Accompanying Vaginal Prolapse. Identifying and Managing Hereditary Risk for Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer and Endometrial Cancer (Doctor's Guide (press release)
