title: Rectal prolapse.
abstract: Rectal prolapse is a common occurrence in cattle and small ruminants. This article discusses the causes, correction, and postoperative treatment of rectal prolapse in cattle and sheep.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, 1800 Denison Road, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA. danderso@vet.ksu.edu
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Matt D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Miesner
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012008:Recurrence; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome