Laryngeal Chondritis

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Laryngeal Chondritis

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Oedema and chondritis in larynx of sheep (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)

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

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