Difference between revisions of "Laryngeal Chondritis"
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*Leads to extreme respiratory distress | *Leads to extreme respiratory distress | ||
*Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated | *Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated | ||
| − | *Associated with [[ | + | *Associated with [[Laryngeal Oedema|laryngeal oedema]] |
*Also may occur in young [[Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology|horses]] and calves | *Also may occur in young [[Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology|horses]] and calves | ||
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[[Category:Respiratory Diseases - Sheep]] | [[Category:Respiratory Diseases - Sheep]] | ||
[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]] | [[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]] | ||
Revision as of 13:57, 19 February 2011
- Caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum
- Infection of laryngeal cartilages
- Can be seen in short-necked breed, e.g. Texels, East Friesians and Southdowns
- Leads to extreme respiratory distress
- Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated
- Associated with laryngeal oedema
- Also may occur in young horses and calves