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During lambing time a sheep client complains that a large number of young lambs have tear staining of the face leading to blindness in some cases. Closer examination reveals conjunctivitis, episcleral injection, and corneal ulceration in some lambs.
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What is your diagnosis? (Most likely first) | The most likely conditions to consider include:
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What treatments would you administer? | Treatment for entropion involves eversion of the lower eyelid as soon after birth as possible with regular inspection to ensure it remains everted. |
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What are the consequences of no action/treatment? | Consequences include rupture of the cornea with herniation of the lens and loss of the eye in neglected cases. |
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What preventive measures could be adopted? | Entropion has a high hereditary component and rams siring affected progeny should be culled. |
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