Skip to main content
Animal health

A review of laminitis in the donkey

By July 9th 2021August 20th, 2021No Comments

Document type : Scientific review published in BEVA Equine Veterinary Education

Authors: A. K. Thiemann, J. Buil, K. Rickards, R. J. Sullivan

Preview: Laminitis is a commonly occurring, painful condition of the foot that can have a major impact on the welfare of affected donkeys. When faced with a donkey suspected to have laminitis, the approach is broadly similar to that in the horse, however there are certain factors unique to donkeys that this article aims to highlight including: the differences in use, behaviour, anatomy, therapy and management.

From the Equine Veterinary Education website