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==Introduction==  
 
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==Description==  
   
[[Image:Apply cotton wool pad donkey.jpg|right|thumb|150px|<small><center>Apply cotton wool pad (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
 
[[Image:Apply cotton wool pad donkey.jpg|right|thumb|150px|<small><center>Apply cotton wool pad (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
 
[[Image:Cotton wool pad donkey.jpg|right|thumb|150px|<small><center>Cotton wool pad in place(Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
 
[[Image:Cotton wool pad donkey.jpg|right|thumb|150px|<small><center>Cotton wool pad in place(Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
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* Systemic illness (eg. Pituitary pars intermedia disorder, toxaemia)  
 
* Systemic illness (eg. Pituitary pars intermedia disorder, toxaemia)  
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==Diagnosis==
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==Clinical Signs==
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===Clinical Signs===
      
Laminitis is a painful condition.  
 
Laminitis is a painful condition.  
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Change foot dressings daily and check the '''sole for bruising and infection'''. If the donkey spends long periods lying down, check for '''pressure sores''', particularly on elbows and stifles.
 
Change foot dressings daily and check the '''sole for bruising and infection'''. If the donkey spends long periods lying down, check for '''pressure sores''', particularly on elbows and stifles.
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==Literature Search==
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[[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=ab%3A%28laminitis%29+AND+od%3A%28donkeys%29 Laminitis in donkeys related publications]
    
==References==
 
==References==
Author, Donkey, Bureaucrats, Administrators
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