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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Parenteral nutrition may become more widely available in the future. This could be useful, but is currently expensive.
Parenteral nutrition may become more widely available in the future. This could be useful, but is currently expensive.
==Nursing Care==
==[[Nursing Care - Donkey|Nursing Care]]==
The early signs are subtle behavioural changes, appearing slightly dull and with a reduced appetite. A '''blood sample''' should be taken immediately. Milky serum is an indicator of the condition, which will be confirmed by raised triglyceride levels on laboratory analysis.
The early signs are subtle behavioural changes, appearing slightly dull and with a reduced appetite. A '''blood sample''' should be taken immediately. Milky serum is an indicator of the condition, which will be confirmed by raised triglyceride levels on laboratory analysis.
Controlling the weight is also important in prevention, as obese donkeys have a greatly increased risk. Donkeys of condition score 5 and over almost inevitably suffer from hyperlipaemia if stressed by transport, mixing groups, surgery, or even changes in management. Dieting should be done following a strict regime of slow reduction in feed intake. A loss of 2-4 kg per month
Controlling the weight is also important in prevention, as obese donkeys have a greatly increased risk. Donkeys of condition score 5 and over almost inevitably suffer from hyperlipaemia if stressed by transport, mixing groups, surgery, or even changes in management. Dieting should be done following a strict regime of slow reduction in feed intake. A loss of 2-4 kg per month
or 1-2 cm of heart girth is advisable. Owners need to be educated as to the importance of reporting changes in feed intake.
or 1-2 cm of heart girth is advisable. Owners need to be educated as to the importance of reporting changes in feed intake.
<big>'''[[Media:Hyperlipaemia donkey.pdf|Hyperlipaemia Factsheet]]</big>
==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28title%3A%28Hyperlipaemia%29+OR+title%3A%28hyperlipemia%29%29+AND+od%3A%28donkeys%29 Hyperlipaemia in donkeys publications]
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2005/20053177188.pdf ''' Hyperlipidaemia in donkeys.''' Galav, V.; Alka; Singh, A. P.; Veterinary Practitioner, c/o Dr. A. K. Gahlot, Bikaner, India, Veterinary Practitioner, 2005, 6, 1, pp 37-38, 20 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
==References==
==References==
* Watson, T.D.G. (1998). ''Metabolic and Endocrine Problems of the Horse.'' W.B. Saunders, London. pp 23-40.
* Watson, T.D.G. (1998). ''Metabolic and Endocrine Problems of the Horse.'' W.B. Saunders, London. pp 23-40.
* Watson, T. D. G., Packard, C. J., Shepherd, J., and Fowler, J. N. (1990). ‘An Investigation of the relationship between body condition and plasma lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in 24 donkeys’. ''Veterinary Record'' 127. pp 498-500.
* Watson, T. D. G., Packard, C. J., Shepherd, J., and Fowler, J. N. (1990). ‘An Investigation of the relationship between body condition and plasma lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in 24 donkeys’. ''Veterinary Record'' 127. pp 498-500.
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