* During the summer fly season, wounds can become maggot-infested within 48 hours
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==Control==
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* It is advisable to use insecticides such as Coumaphos 3%, fly cream or a bandage on wounds during the summer months
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* Avoid routine surgery (castration) during summer months
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==Diagnosis and treatment==
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The same as that for the horse.
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==References==
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* Trawford, A. and Getachew, M. (2008) Parasites In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 6