[Jacob-list] Portable Ultrasound?

[WenlochFrm at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/26/02 10:05:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, fayg at mebtel.net 
writes:


> List,
> 
> Being a newbie, I have a silly question. Is there an easy way to tell if
> a sheep is pregnant. I saw my ram chasing one of the ewe's with a wild
> and crazy look in his eyes / expression on his face. How often will she
> cycle before I can chalk her score card up as a zero for the year.
> 
> I suppose I could try to get an ultra sound, I think I will just be
> patient and see what happens! Isn't learning fun!
> 
> Gary
> 
> 
> 

Gary, 

If your ewe is pregnant and due to give birth, you should separate her from 
the ram right away to prevent injury to her and/or the lamb. Ewes have an 
odor just prior to parturition that the ram misinterprets. 

Joan Franklin
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