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| 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. |
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| + | <big>'''[[Media:Hyperlipaemia donkey.pdf|Hyperlipaemia Factsheet]]</big> |
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| + | ==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] |
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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'''] |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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