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ORLAND Prophet the goose, along with 12 other geese, was abandoned in 1998 at a Northern Califor- nia county fairground fol- lowing a 4-H sale and fair. The geese were left to fend for themselves against dogs, weather, and traffic. Four of the geese didn't survive the elements, but Prophet and the others were rescued by Farm Sanctu- ary and taken to its ranch in Orland. For the past 16 years, Prophet has enjoyed the good life at Farm Sanc- tuary. Recently, though, there were concerns with her health. On a visit to Farm Sanc- tuary, faculty and resident veterinarians with UC Da- vis' Companion Exotic An- imal Medicine & Surgery Service could feel firm structures in Prophet's coelomic cavity — similar to the abdomen in mam- mals. There was a concern about possible egg binding, meaning Prophet was un- able to pass eggs she had formed. Farm Sanctuary allowed the veterinarians to bring Prophet back to the Vet- erinary Medical Teaching Hospital for further diag- nostic evaluation. Prophet underwent ra- diograph and ultrasound evaluations to determine what the two firm struc- tures were in her coelomic cavity. Radiographs clearly showed they were eggs that she was unable to pass, but exactly where those eggs were in her body was the big question. Specialists from the Di- agnostic Imaging Service consulted with Prophet's veterinarians over ultra- sound images to see if they could determine if the eggs were in her oviduct — simi- lar to a uterus in mammals — or were free in the coelo- mic cavity. The images proved in- conclusive. Due to concerns about Prophet's declining health, signs consistent with egg binding, and a history of reproductive issues, it was recommended that she un- dergo a removal of the ovi- duct under general anes- thesia. During the success- ful surgery, veterinarians found and removed not two, but three eggs free in her coelomic cavity. Prophet's post-surgery treatment included anti-in- flammatory and pain med- ications, as well as a regi- men of antibiotics. She was hospitalized at the teaching hospital for six days. While Prophet's oviduct was removed, her ovary was left in place due to the risks associated with removing avian ovaries. With an ovary present, there is potential for ovu- lation and egg formation, even if the rest of the re- productive tract no longer exists. To control this, Prophet was placed on hormone therapy. Prophet's veterinarians had been researching the effects of hormone-con- trolling implants in quails. While the effect of the im- plants in geese had not been fully evaluated, vet- erinarians were confident it would help to control Prophet's hormones. Fu- ture evaluations of Proph- et's implants showed last- ing success. With her help, UC Davis veterinarians have been able to expand their re- search on the implants to not only include geese, but cockatiels as well. Prophet has returned to her life at Farm Sanctuary and remains healthy. Owners of geese regard them as loyal pets. Many report that geese respond when their names are called, and some have been known to protect the house similar to a dog. UC DAVIS VetstreatailingOrlandgooseatDavis COURTESYPHOTO Prophet the goose at Farm Sanctuary in Orland. Today REDBLUFF Al-Anon: noon to 1p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jef- ferson and Hickory American Association of University Women instal- lation and scholarship presentation: 5:30p.m., Kelly-Griggs House Museum Nurturing Parenting Dads Program: 10a.m. to noon, 1860Walnut St. #D, Shasta Room, call Keith at 527- 8491, ext. 3012 Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents: 9-10a.m., 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, ext. 3012 PAL Martial Arts Women's Self Defense: 5:30-6:30 p.m., 1005Vista Way, Ste. C, 840-0345 Parks and Recreation Commission: 7p.m., City Hall, 555Washington St., 527-8177 Penny Bingo: 9:30a.m., Community Center, 1500S. 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