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[[Image:Pus in uterus donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Uterus distended with pus exteriorised ready for surgical removal. (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
[[Image:Drainage of pus donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Drainage of pus intra-operatively. (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
'''Pyometra''' has been recognised in a number of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary's] donkeys. Most donkey pregnancies are unplanned and unmonitored, which may lead to a higher incidence of endometritis. This, combined with cervical lacerations, can cause accumulation of pus in the uterus.
'''Pyometra''' has been recognised in a number of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary's] donkeys. Most donkey pregnancies are unplanned and unmonitored, which may lead to a higher incidence of endometritis. This, combined with cervical lacerations, can cause accumulation of pus in the uterus.
In some cases the only presenting sign is low grade pain, manifesting as dullness. On rectal examination, a distended uterus can be felt.
In some cases the only presenting sign is low grade pain, manifesting as dullness. On rectal examination, a distended uterus can be felt.