Hurt ram.

Jwlambs

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I have a ram that had injured his back. He is currently on a régime of banamine, penicillin and lots of tlc. I get him up 2-3 X's a day. My question is now his penis is hanging out of its sheath. Not hard. Not crusty. He has no trouble peeing. What could be wrong?
 

Donna R. Raybon

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What breed of sheep? How old? Where are you located?
Back injury could have damaged nerves? How did he hurt his back? Why on antibiotic? Does he have a fever, which would indicate infection. The banamine I understand for pain and inflammation.

Things like tetanus, deer Menegeal worm, even rabies, can cause symptoms you describe.
 
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