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A '''blood sample''' should be taken early in the examination and allowed to
A '''blood sample''' should be taken early in the examination and allowed to
settle/clot. Secondary [[Donkey - Hyperlipaemia|hyperlipaemia]] is a common and serious complicating
settle/clot. Secondary [[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey|hyperlipaemia]] is a common and serious complicating
factor in many instances of malaise in both the obese and lean individual.
factor in many instances of malaise in both the obese and lean individual.
Biochemistry/haematology screening will determine the triglyceride status
Biochemistry/haematology screening will determine the triglyceride status
within the UK, see Appendix 10).</font color>
within the UK, see Appendix 10).</font color>
When assessed regularly the [[Donkey - Body Condition Score|'''condition score''']] of the donkey is a
When assessed regularly the [[Body Condition Score - Donkey|'''condition score''']] of the donkey is a
useful pointer, not only to how the elderly animal is utilizing feed, but it
useful pointer, not only to how the elderly animal is utilizing feed, but it
can also indicate possible low-grade chronic pain from conditions such as
can also indicate possible low-grade chronic pain from conditions such as