A review of laminitis in the donkey
Alex Thiemann, J. López Buil, Karen Rickards, Rebekah Sullivan
Abstract
Summary Laminitis is a commonly occurring, painful condition of the foot that can have a major impact on the welfare of affected donkeys. When faced with a donkey suspected to have laminitis, the approach is broadly similar to that in the horse, however there are certain factors unique to donkeys that this article aims to highlight including: the differences in use, behaviour, anatomy, therapy and management.
Topics & Concepts
LaminitisDonkeyMedicineHorseVeterinary medicineIntensive care medicineBiologyPaleontologyEcologyVeterinary Equine Medical ResearchTendon Structure and TreatmentReproductive Physiology in Livestock