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Trypanosomiasis
This is a geographically restricted condition and persistent non-healing circular ulcers may be present. A direct smear of the squeezed exudate from the lesion usually reveals large numbers of the parasites (usually T. brucei).
References
- Knottenbelt, D. (2008) Skin disorders In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 8
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