Farmers who are unsure what to do in the event of their ewes developing bearings should consult a veterinarian at the earliest opportunity. Treatment involves cleaning the prolapsed mass very carefully and gently replacing it, then holding it in place. The bearing is very easily damaged, and infections will occur unless great care is taken to clean and gently press it back into place without causing damage. Holding the prolapse up to allow the bladder to empty before trying to replace it is important, he said. Facing the ewe downhill or elevating her hind end aids replacement.
Lubricant helps greatly.
Antibiotic injections are necessary to prevent serious womb infections. Once a ewe has prolapsed it is very likely that the bearing will be pushed out again unless it is somehow retained, because the damage done to the vagina during prolapse causes irritation which in turn causes straining. The gentlest method of retaining prolapses involves tying wool over the vulva. The string should be sufficiently tight to prevent the prolapse from recurring. Commercially-available bearing retainers can be used.