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