Laryngeal Chondritis

Oedema and chondritis in larynx of sheep (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)

• 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