A review of laminitis in the donkey. (9th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thiemann, A. K.; Buil, J.; Rickards, K.; Sullivan, R. J.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 34:Number 10(2022)
• Page Start: 553
• Page End: 560
• Publication Date: 2021-07-09
• Subjects: horse -- donkey -- laminitis -- nutrition -- endocrinopathic -- farriery; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.13533
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

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.