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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
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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[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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