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Both forms of '''acute verminous enteritis (larval cyathostomosis)''' may be difficult to diagnose ''ante-mortem'' from faeces, as the donkeys affected are often on [[Anthelmintic Drugs|anthelmintics]], which will control egg-shedding by adult worms. The parasite may also still be in its prepatent period. Less than 1% of donkeys at [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ The Donkey Sanctuary] have evidence of encysted larvae at ''post-mortem''.
Both forms of '''acute verminous enteritis (larval cyathostomosis)''' may be difficult to diagnose ''ante-mortem'' from faeces, as the donkeys affected are often on [[Anthelmintic Drugs|anthelmintics]], which will control egg-shedding by adult worms. The parasite may also still be in its prepatent period. Less than 1% of donkeys at [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ The Donkey Sanctuary] have evidence of encysted larvae at ''post-mortem''.
At ''post-mortem'' the mucosa of the caecum and colon is congested with gross oedema of the sub-mucosa. Ruptured cysts are numerous.
At ''post-mortem'' the mucosa of the caecum and colon is congested with gross oedema of the sub-mucosa. Ruptured cysts are numerous.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
[http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ The Donkey Sanctuary] uses combination of fenbendazole, prednisolone and ivermectin to treat suspected cyathostomosis. Supportive treatment for [[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey#Treatment|hyperlipaemia]] may also be needed.
[http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ The Donkey Sanctuary] uses combination of fenbendazole, prednisolone and ivermectin to treat suspected cyathostomosis. Supportive treatment for [[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey#Treatment|hyperlipaemia]] may also be needed.
<big>'''[[Endoparasiticides - Donkey|Anthelmintic drugs used in the donkey]]'''</big>
<big>'''[[Endoparasiticides - Donkey|Anthelmintic drugs used in the donkey]]'''</big>
The efficacy of worming strategies in any country should be carefully monitored by laboratory analysis and condition scoring. An epidemiological assessment of weight loss or anaemia should complement any monitoring process to determine the impact of dental disease and/or poor nutrition.
The efficacy of worming strategies in any country should be carefully monitored by laboratory analysis and condition scoring. An epidemiological assessment of weight loss or anaemia should complement any monitoring process to determine the impact of dental disease and/or poor nutrition.
==References==
==References==
* Rose, R.J., Hodgson, D.R. (2000). ''Manual of Equine Practice''. W.B Saunders, Pennsylvania, USA.
* Rose, R.J., Hodgson, D.R. (2000). ''Manual of Equine Practice''. W.B Saunders, Pennsylvania, USA.
* Trawford, A.F., Morriss, C.J., Bell, N.J., and Reid, S.W.J. (2001). ‘Comparing the Efficacy of Moxidectin with Ivermectin in the Donkey’. Paper presented at: The 18th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology. 26-30 August. Stressa, Italy.
* Trawford, A.F., Morriss, C.J., Bell, N.J., and Reid, S.W.J. (2001). ‘Comparing the Efficacy of Moxidectin with Ivermectin in the Donkey’. Paper presented at: The 18th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology. 26-30 August. Stressa, Italy.
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