Prolapse Harness
The most effective and gentle "antidote" for a prolapsed ewe.
Used to hold a vaginal prolapse in long enough to get the ewe to her lambing date.
The soft red nylon webbing minimizes risk of tissue damage around the udder and vulva (a much too frequent result of homemade twine efforts).
Used in conjunction with a prolapse retainer.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
- Allows you to help the ewe carry her lambs to full term.
- If prolapses are treated when small, the success rate is very high.
- Makes the ewe more comfortable and able to urinate on her own.
- The neck, back, and leg straps each adjust to fit ewes of all sizes.
- We find that these harnesses will last for many years with moderate care.
How does it work? When a ewe strains, her neck drops and her back arches. This pulls the cross webbing of the harness tighter against the vulva and also pulls the retainer (if one is used) into the ewe. Most ewes soon cease to strain. Although ewes can lamb past a harness, we remove it when lambing starts.
Specs
- The neck, back and leg straps each adjust to fit ewes of all sizes
- Snap buckles enable easy attachment, removal and adjustment
- Made from 1" and 2" nylon strapping
- Approximate adjustment sizes:
- Neck, 36"
- Neck to hips, 26"
- Hip around leg, 45"
Tips
Precautions
Do not grab onto the harness as a way to catch a ewe. The buckles are designed for harness adjustment only.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Equipment
SuperLube™, 8 oz
Item #550800 -An all-purpose antiseptic OB lubricant for lambing and kidding. Very useful if a lamb (or kid) goes dry during birth.
$6.00 -
Prolapse Harness and Retainer
Prolapse Retainer
Item #559000 -Best used in conjunction with a prolapse harness for keeping sheep and goat prolapses contained.
$2.50 -
2025 New Products
Nettex Prolapse Ewespoons (pkg of 4)
Item #560002 -Spoon device for retaining vaginal prolapses of ewes or goat does. Attach to wool or a prolapse harness.
$15.00 -
Breeding Supplies
OB Gloves, clear, pkg of 10
Item #550900 -Keep arms and hands covered while assisting the births of sheep, goats, cattle and other livestock. Glove covers most up to the shoulder.
$2.75
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Luke W from Iowa
I have several of these harnesses, and I really like them, however I need to modify them to keep them from sliding off to the side. I cut the strap that goes under the tail, to allow them to spread out further. Then I tie twine to connect the strap behind the leg to the strap in front of the leg. This seems to work well.
Jackie J from wisconsin
This harness works. The only problem that I have had is the plastic adjuster clip on the back strap breaks. I found that if I tie a knot in the strap it is still a useful harness.
Peter P from NH
I had purchased one of these a few years ago after seeing my 1st prolapsed ewe. It remained unused until 4 weeks ago so I ordered a 2nd one right away. We are now watching a bouncing 13 lb lamb which we might have lost along with the ewe. When being used, you do need to check daily for fecees which can get packed up. If there is a next time I would experiment with removal after a couple weeks since I was lucky to be there when her water broke. I highly recommend having this item (and a spoon) on hand.
Cathy W from Kansas
This harness worked great for a 2year old Boer doe that had a vaginal prolapse. It was very easy to fit and stayed in place very well. It needed slight adjustments as the nylon did stretch after a few days. Great product, something everyone should keep in the medicine cabinet.
Crystal E from CA
This harness has worked effectively on both rectal and vaginal prolapses in ewes heavily pregnant with triplets. Every time I've caught the prolapses in the early stages, which I'm sure helps. I've never had a ewe lamb past the harness, so I can't comment on that. Quality made and effective.