Difference between revisions of "Laryngeal Chondritis"
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*Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated | *Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated | ||
*Associated with [[Laryngeal Oedema|laryngeal oedema]] | *Associated with [[Laryngeal Oedema|laryngeal oedema]] | ||
| − | *Also may occur in young [[Alimentary System - | + | *Also may occur in young [[Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology|horses]] and calves |
Revision as of 12:05, 13 May 2011
- Caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum
- Infection of laryngeal cartilages
- Can be seen in short-necked breed, e.g. Texels, East Friesians and Southdowns
- Leads to extreme respiratory distress
- Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated
- Associated with laryngeal oedema
- Also may occur in young horses and calves