Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders - Donkey

Introduction

Conditions encountered include recurrent airway obstruction/heaves, chronic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia (ideopathic pulmonary fibrosis), bronchopneumonia, pulmonary neoplasia, abscess, oedema and haemorrhage, and hydatidosis. While these conditions are managed as in the equine patient, the often-delayed presentation makes the prognosis for recovery guarded in many cases.

Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO)

Chronic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia/ideopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

Hydatid Cysts

Cor Pulmonale

Pulmonary Neoplasia

References

• Thiemann, A. (2008) Respiratory problems In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 7

RESPIRATORY DISORDERS - DONKEY

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