ABSTRACT: Background: Trichobezoars are uncommon gastrointestinal foreign bodies in small ruminants, typically associated with chronic ingestion of hair and fibrous material. While sporadic cases have been described in adult sheep and goats, extensive trichobezoar formation in young lambs is exceedingly rare.Case Presentation: An 8-week-old Afshari lamb from a semi-intensive flock of 400 ewes and their offspring was presented for necropsy following a 5-day history of progressive anorexia, worsening abdominal distension, mild intermittent colic, and occasional bruxism. Gross examination revealed 50 trichobezoars within the rumen, reticulum, and abomasum. Notably, 11 of these masses were conjoined into a continuous chain within the ruminal lumen. The total weight of the ruminal trichobezoars was 390 grams. The dense concretions resulted in severe luminal occupation, secondary stasis of ingesta, and ultimately death.Discussion: This case represents, to the authors’ knowledge, the first report documenting such a high number of trichobezoars in a lamb, particularly the unique formation of conjoined masses. Contributing factors likely included early weaning, pica, and chronic ingestion of hair and bedding material. The findings underscore the need for preventive management practices and heightened clinical suspicion in young ruminants presenting with progressive gastrointestinal dysfunction.Conclusion: This report highlights an unusual and severe presentation of trichobezoars in a lamb, emphasizing the importance of considering bezoar formation in differential diagnoses of chronic ruminal impaction and ab-dominal distension in young small ruminants

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