Guttural pouch mycosis in a donkey (Equus asinus): a case report

F. Laus, E. Paggi, M. Cerquetella, D. Spaziante, A. Spaterna and B. Tesei
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F. Laus: School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
E. Paggi: School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
M. Cerquetella: School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
D. Spaziante: School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
A. Spaterna: School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
B. Tesei: School of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy

Veterinární medicína, 2010, vol. 55, issue 11, 561-565

Abstract: Guttural pouch mycosis is an emergency disease of the upper respiratory tract in equine species. In the present report a case of guttural pouch mycosis in a female, seven year-old pregnant donkey is described. A serious dyspnea which necessitated tracheotomy and preceding epistaxis was the most important clinical feature of guttural pouch mycosis in the donkey. A full and rapid effectiveness of the topical therapy, the protocol for which is described, is the main distinguishing feature with regard to treatment. In the Authors' knowledge a detailed description of clinical features, treatment and follow up of guttural pouch mycosis in a donkey is not available in the scientific literature. The anatomical and physiological peculiarity of donkeys could explain some of the differences with horses in clinical presentation and therapeutic management.

Keywords: Keywords: donkey; guttural pouches; respiratory disease (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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