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| + | ==Introduction== | ||
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| + | * During the summer fly season, wounds can become maggot-infested within 48 hours | ||
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| + | ==Control== | ||
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| + | * It is advisable to use insecticides such as Coumaphos 3%, fly cream or a bandage on wounds during the summer months | ||
| + | * Avoid routine surgery (castration) during summer months | ||
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| + | ==Diagnosis and treatment== | ||
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| + | The same as that for the horse. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | * Trawford, A. and Getachew, M. (2008) Parasites In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 6 | ||
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Introduction
- During the summer fly season, wounds can become maggot-infested within 48 hours
Control
- It is advisable to use insecticides such as Coumaphos 3%, fly cream or a bandage on wounds during the summer months
- Avoid routine surgery (castration) during summer months
Diagnosis and treatment
The same as that for the horse.
References
- Trawford, A. and Getachew, M. (2008) Parasites In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 6
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