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Controlling the weight is also important in prevention, as obese donkeys have a greatly increased risk. Donkeys of condition score 5 and over almost inevitably suffer from hyperlipaemia if stressed by transport, mixing groups, surgery, or even changes in management. Dieting should be done following a strict regime of slow reduction in feed intake. A loss of 2-4 kg per month
Controlling the weight is also important in prevention, as obese donkeys have a greatly increased risk. Donkeys of condition score 5 and over almost inevitably suffer from hyperlipaemia if stressed by transport, mixing groups, surgery, or even changes in management. Dieting should be done following a strict regime of slow reduction in feed intake. A loss of 2-4 kg per month
or 1-2 cm of heart girth is advisable. Owners need to be educated as to the importance of reporting changes in feed intake.
or 1-2 cm of heart girth is advisable. Owners need to be educated as to the importance of reporting changes in feed intake.
<big>'''[[Media:Hyperlipaemia donkey.pdf|Hyperlipaemia Fact Sheet]]</big>
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