...it mean when a sheep is CAST

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Question by Dennis
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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What does it mean when a sheep is CAST

Answer by Rach
Submitted on 9/13/2004
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A sheep that is cast is found lying on its back unable to get up. This can happen when pregnant or too much wool.

Answer by Delores
Submitted on 3/2/2006
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a cast sheep is one that has been feeding and lain down for a rest, its feet get off center where they can't touch the ground and then roll onto its back, gases begin to build up and if not found in the course of a few hours it will die !

Answer by syy
Submitted on 5/20/2007
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It means it can't get up from a laying-down position. Usually happens when they're old as far as I know - give them a drink of water and some hay and they often recover fully!

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