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Guide to common skin disorders in donkeys
Author(s) -
Thiemann Alex,
Sullivan Rebekah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1002/inpr.80
Subject(s) - donkey , complaint , medicine , welfare , veterinary medicine , disease , dermatology , family medicine , pathology , biology , law , political science , ecology
Background : Although they are a minority equine species in the UK, donkeys are both much loved companion animals and conversely frequently neglected and suffer poor welfare. Skin disease is a common complaint and often presents at an advanced state due to a number of factors, including inadequate owner knowledge, infrequent checking and grooming, and a lack of concern for the welfare of the affected donkey, alongside donkey‐specific factors, such as a difference in hair coat from horses. Aim of the article : This article covers the main presenting signs that veterinary surgeons see in donkeys with skin disease, and offers guidance on diagnosis and treatment options.