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HORMONAL CAUSES OF BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS

Behavioural problems in mares
VetBooks.ir Granulosa cell tumours

Behaviour problems in stallions and geldings

COPROPHAGIA

PICA

23 VETERINARY CARE OF THE DONKEY by Alex Thiemann

MA VetMB CertEP MSc AFHEA MRCVS

INTRODUCTION

DONKEY CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS

Classification

Physical characteristics

Reproductive characteristics

Physiological characteristics
Other differences between the donkey and the horse

Pharmacological, anatomical, behavioural

Physical examination

Specific conditions and their management

Hyperlipaemia, pancreatitis, colic, the dull donkey, pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction
(PPID, Equine Cushing’s Disease), respiratory disease

General anaesthesia

Foot care
Obesity

Feeding donkeys

Quality of life assessment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

24 VETERINARY PROCEDURES

THE PREPURCHASE EXAMINATION (PPE)

Arranging the examination