Difference between revisions of "Laryngeal Chondritis"
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*Caused by [[Fusobacterium necrophorum|''Fusobacterium necrophorum'']] | *Caused by [[Fusobacterium necrophorum|''Fusobacterium necrophorum'']] | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Laryngitis|Infection of laryngeal cartilages]] |
*Can be seen in short-necked breed, e.g. Texels, East Friesians and Southdowns | *Can be seen in short-necked breed, e.g. Texels, East Friesians and Southdowns | ||
*Leads to extreme respiratory distress | *Leads to extreme respiratory distress | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 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