Difference between revisions of "Laryngeal Chondritis"
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*Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated | *Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated | ||
*Associated with [[Larynx Degenerative - Pathology#Laryngeal oedema|laryngeal oedema]] | *Associated with [[Larynx Degenerative - Pathology#Laryngeal oedema|laryngeal oedema]] | ||
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[[Category:Sheep]] | [[Category:Sheep]] | ||
[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]] | [[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]] | ||
Revision as of 14:30, 7 September 2010
- 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