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| | Unless otherwise stated, the following conditions are described with respect to donkeys kept in the U.K. and similar environments. | | Unless otherwise stated, the following conditions are described with respect to donkeys kept in the U.K. and similar environments. |
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| − | <big>'''[[Laminitis - Donkey|Laminitis]]''' | + | <big> |
| | + | '''[[Lameness - Donkey|Lame donkey]] |
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| − | '''[[Pedal sepsis - Donkey|Pedal sepsis]]''' | + | '''[[Laminitis - Donkey|Laminitis]]''' |
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| − | '''[[Chronic foot disease - donkey|Chronic foot disease]]''' | + | '''[[Pedal Sepsis - Donkey|Pedal Sepsis]]''' |
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| − | '''[[Keratoma - donkey|Keratoma]]'''</big> | + | '''[[Foot Disease (Chronic) - Donkey|Chronic foot disease]]''' |
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| | + | '''[[Keratoma - Donkey|Keratoma]]''' |
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| − | ==Trimming of the overgrown foot==
| + | '''[[Foot Disease (Geriatric) - Donkey|Chronic Foot Disease of Geriatric Donkeys]] |
| − | [[Image:Overgrown foot trimming.jpg|right|thumb|350px|<small><center>Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary]</center></small>]] | |
| − | * The principles are basically the same as for [[Normal donkey foot#Routine trimming|routine trimming]].
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| − | * The structural relationship between the coronary band and the distal phalanx is maintained. The whole overgrowth is composed of insensitive and often degenerate wall, sole and frog tissue.
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| − | * Donkeys often suffer from chronic foot disease with varying degrees of change.
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| − | * Good quality weight-bearing lateral radiographs are a very useful guide for trimming and prognosis.
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| − | * Excise degenerate material - e.g. seedy toe
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| − | * The white line is often enlarged as a result of disruption of normal laminar structure.
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| − | * Dress the hoof wall to restore the normal relationship between the hoof capsule and the distal phalanx.
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| − | * Consequently, the sole may need to bear more wight and enough thickness needs to be maintained to prevent excessive discomfort to the donkey. Provision of a deep bedded stable is also useful.
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| − | * Most donkeys respond well to improved angle of the foot without the need for prolonged analgesia. Daily inspection and good hoof hygiene are advisable as well as monthly farriery as indicated until a substantial hoof capsule has developed.
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| − | ==The lame donkey==
| + | '''[[Trimming Overgrown Foot - Donkey|Trimming of the overgrown foot]]</big> |
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| − | It is often in an advanced stage that a lameness is recognised in a donkey kept as 'pasture ornament'. They are often recumbent for prolonged periods and may have depressed appetite, which increases the risk of [[Donkey - Hyperlipaemia|hyperlipaemia]]. Full clinical examination should be performed and if in doubt, at least a visual inspection of serum/plasma from a blood sample.
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| − | Hospitalised donkeys are at risk of intestinal obstruction and should be closely monitored, especially those fed a more dry, fibrous diet. Analgesics may mask the signs of colic.
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| − | Few donkeys will trot up in-hand like horses for a lameness investigation, therefore free exercise in an enclosed space may be more rewarding. Standard regional analgesia may be emplyed, however, small size of some joints may limit the intra-articular anaesthesia.
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |
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| | + | [[Category:Donkey]] |
| | + | [[Category:Musculoskeletal_Disorders_-_Donkey]] |